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Carter, George Robert, 1866-1933

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Letter from George Robert Carter to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from George Robert Carter to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Carter’s time in the executive office for the territory of Hawaii will be ending in November. Carter has no interest in continuing his time in the position, but he hopes President Roosevelt might do something for Alatau L. C. Atkinson, secretary for the territory. Atkinson does not wish to become governor, but if he were promoted to another government position, and Carter’s successor were named early, the latter could take Atkinson’s position as secretary. The new governor would be able to become familiar with the duties of the office before acceding to the governorship at the end of Carter’s term.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-25

Letter from George Robert Carter to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from George Robert Carter to Theodore Roosevelt

George Robert Carter sends President Roosevelt his resignation as 2nd Territorial Governor of Hawaii. Carter feels that his former business associates no longer support him in his political fight against the election of the “corrupt and immoral” nominee for county Sheriff, Arthur M. Brown. Carter had previously removed Brown from office. If he is elected, he will control the police force of Honolulu and the island of Hawaii. Carter wishes to explain the situation further in person to Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-19

Letter from George Robert Carter to Peter Cushman Jones

Letter from George Robert Carter to Peter Cushman Jones

Published under the title, “Are you for President Roosevelt? Here is his political representative’s indictment of Arthur M. Brown,” this letter from George Robert Carter to Peter Cushman Jones speaks out against the nomination of Brown for sheriff of Oahu. While Carter also disproves of the nomination of Richard C. Lane for Deputy Sheriff, he says this is a minor office and that Lane will likely be defeated anyway. Carter speaks out against Brown’s candidacy for sheriff because he believes that, based on past experience, Brown’s administration would be “weak, corrupt, and lawless.” Carter elaborates on what he sees as Brown’s moral failings, and explains his own actions in not speaking out sooner.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-14

Letter from George Robert Carter to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from George Robert Carter to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Carter of Hawaii informs President Roosevelt that due to some information that was unfavorable to the sale of bonds, he has dispatched Alatau L. C. Atkinson to follow up on the matter with the Department of the Interior. Carter mentions Atkinson’s credentials, and says that he possesses Carter’s confidence. He hopes that while Atkinson is in Washington, D.C., he might be able to advocate for several causes relevant to Hawaii.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-08

Telegram from George Robert Carter to Theodore Roosevelt

Telegram from George Robert Carter to Theodore Roosevelt

George Robert Carter believes current Hawaii Governor Dole would be an excellent judicial appointment. He offers his own services and says Roosevelt “may command such ability as I possess in any honorable way.” If Roosevelt were to appoint him governor of the islands, Carter believes he would need several changes in the current administration.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-30

Letter from George Robert Carter to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from George Robert Carter to Theodore Roosevelt

Territorial Governor Carter writes to inform President Roosevelt that he has recovered from typhoid and will soon return to Honolulu. Territorial Secretary Alatau L. C. Atkinson may resign for personal reasons, but Carter assures Roosevelt that he has matters in Hawaii under control. Carter praises Roosevelt’s efforts for the Rate Bill but is concerned that, while people support the bill, they believe Roosevelt can win without help. Carter fears that this complacency could encourage the opposition.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-05-17

Letter from George Robert Carter to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from George Robert Carter to Theodore Roosevelt

Newly appointed Governor of Hawaii, George Robert Carter, discusses Hawaii’s current administration. Carter hopes for President Roosevelt’s support in removing Treasurer Kepoikai from office due to his egregious mistakes during Governor Doles’s term. Carter writes that Kepoikai, an attorney at law with hopes to succeed Judge Kalua as the Federal Circuit Judge for the District of Maui, agreed to leave office but now denies such an agreement.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-25