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Edwards, Harry Stillwell, 1855-1938

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Letter from Harry Stillwell Edwards to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Harry Stillwell Edwards to Theodore Roosevelt

Harry Stillwell Edwards recounts a recent conversation with Walter H. Johnson, a Republican leader in Georgia, regarding political appointments in the state. He believes that generally, the men appointed should be locally acceptable. However, in cases where men who have reapplied for the position and have proven efficient and well-qualified are not as acceptable locally, the President has decide between the people’s opinion or the quality of the service matters more.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-06

Creator(s)

Edwards, Harry Stillwell, 1855-1938