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James Sullivan Clarkson suggests replacements for former United States Attorney Vaughan who was removed due to his role in excluding African American delegates from the Alabama Republican State Convention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-27
James Sullivan Clarkson has met with Booker T. Washington and Captain Scott regarding the Alabama situation. They will be able to advise President Roosevelt of their wishes in a few days. Scott believes that at least one Republican Congressman can be gained in Alabama.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-29
James Sullivan Clarkson quotes Carlos Calvo and Venezuelan law to explain why the Venezuelan government is resistant to paying foreign debts incurred during a civil war.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-24
James Sullivan Clarkson supports the removal of United States District Attorney Vaughan and believes that Judge Jones’s support for Vaughan is partisan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-16
James Sullivan Clarkson will be pleased to meet President Roosevelt at the New York Yacht Club dock on Friday.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-04
James Sullivan Clarkson is working to have the Texas State Convention declare in favor of President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-11
The Roosevelt administration will be supporting the Houk following in Tennessee against the Brownlow-Austin following. John Houk appears to be winning the contest, and James Sullivan Clarkson has sent instruction not to form a faction but to attempt to unify the Republican Party in Tennessee.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-11
Marcus Braun cannot accept a position at Ellis Island for less than $2,500 per year.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-06
James Sullivan Clarkson is settling into his new position as Surveyor of the Port of New York. He is in discussions with the Civil Service regarding some Deputy Surveyors who have been unable to pass the Civil Service Test. They had been selected from the group of Inspectors. Clarkson tells President Roosevelt about his workload and his goals for his job as surveyor, thanking Roosevelt again for the position in spite of opposition. Clarkson plans to personally meet all 900 men under him within a month.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-07
Surveyor Clarkson thanks President Roosevelt for his appointment as surveyor of the Port of New York. Clarkson recognizes that there are multiple parties that opposed him, which makes him more grateful for the position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-01
James Sullivan Clarkson will be able to see President Roosevelt in regard to a presidential appointment for Surveyor of New York as soon as his youngest son is well, perhaps tomorrow evening. Clarkson wants to talk to Roosevelt in regard to the appointment and also to express gratitude for the recommendation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-21
James Sullivan Clarkson encourages and advises President Roosevelt on the treatment of African Americans in the South. He describes his experiences with the Underground Railroad and his efforts in the Post Office Department to further the cause of African Americans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-15
James Sullivan Clarkson proposes that the post offices in the larger cities be made branches of the National Post Office in Washington and indicates his wish that Roosevelt participate in national Republican Party affairs. Clarkson also discusses a postmasters’ bill submitted by Henry Cabot Lodge and criticizes how President Cleveland has dealt with the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1893-04-27