Clayton, Powell, 1833-1914

Ambassador Clayton thanks President Roosevelt for the kind words he wrote him regarding his service in Mexico.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-02

Ambassador Powell informs President Roosevelt that he intends to submit his resignation as United States Ambassador to Mexico by March 4, 1905. Powell also thanks Roosevelt for all the support he has provided to him during his time as ambassador.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-20

Minister Clayton informs President Roosevelt that he presented Consul General James Russell Parsons to President Porfirio Díaz as Roosevelt requested. Clayton thanks Roosevelt for sending Parsons to the U.S. Embassy in Mexico.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-07-05

Powell Clayton reports on the political situation in Arkansas and discusses plans for the national and state conventions. Clayton states the counties that have held their conventions have selected worthy delegates and passed resolutions to endorse Theodore Roosevelt’s candidacy.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-02

Powell Clayton reports of strong support for Senator Hanna in Arkansas. Clayton speculates that the trusts are working to block Roosevelt’s nomination. He encloses a letter from Secretary Hitchcock to a land officer concerning federal office holders’ involvement in political matters. Clayton resents this “political emasculation” of land officers and believes they have been unjustly singled out, which is probably the work of Mr. Foreman.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-15

Powell Clayton writes to President Roosevelt regarding a meeting of the Arkansas State Central Committee where Roosevelt and his administration were unanimously endorsed.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-01

United States Ambassador to Mexico Powell Clayton writes to President Roosevelt to request a leave of absence to attend the Republican National Convention.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-17

Ambassador Clayton is glad that President Roosevelt has no objection to him attending the next meeting of the National Committee. Afterwards, he hopes to exchange views on the situation with Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-30

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Clayton, Powell, 1833-1914

Powell Clayton writes to President Roosevelt to discuss the upcoming Republican National Convention.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-18

Ambassador Clayton encloses a letter for President Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-27

Ambassador Clayton is glad President Roosevelt is well after his accident in Pittsfield and acknowledges his recent stance on capitalism. Clayton proceeds to review Republican politics and factionalism in Arkansas.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-27

Ambassador Clayton appreciates retaining his position as ambassador to Mexico under the Roosevelt administration. Clayton is indebted to President Roosevelt and will work towards the success of the administration.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-10

Ambassador Clayton withdraws his resignation and will remain ambassador to Mexico for the Roosevelt administration.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-10