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Fassett, J. Sloat (Jacob Sloat), 1853-1924

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Letter from J. Sloat Fassett to William Loeb

Representative Fassett thanks William Loeb for sharing his understanding of the New York Governor’s race, and in turn opines that Governor Frank Wayland Higgins may be able to be nominated, but will not be able to win. Fassett does not expect to be in New York, but if he is promises to visit Loeb for an evening. He is sorry to hear of the ill health of Loeb’s son, and offers his advice on how to treat it. Fassett explains his previous inquiry about securing a government position for someone, and how much it would mean for him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-13

Letter from J. Sloat Fassett to William Loeb

J. Sloat Fassett asks William Loeb to share his views, and what he is able to share of President Roosevelt’s views, regarding the political situation in New York States. He hopes that Loeb is “not tied up to the Olean microbe.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-10

Letter from J. Sloat Fassett to William Loeb

J. Sloat Fassett writes to William Loeb about his recent trip to Canada. He comments on a sawmill there, and thinks that Loeb would be impressed with its work. He writes about the political situation in New York and that the “plain folks” are against Benjamin B. Odell.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-20

Letter from J. Sloat Fassett to William Loeb

Representative Fassett writes to President Roosevelt’s secretary William Loeb that Governor Higgins is creating problems with the New York Railroad Commission. The Corning Postmaster, Kennedy, will be elected to the board leaving a postmaster vacancy. Fassett requests that Loeb advise Roosevelt to delay appointing a new postmaster until Fassett can propose a name. Fassett congratulates the president on the appointment of Elihu Root and writes that the only way for the Republican Party to succeed in New York is through politicians like Root and Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-11

Letter from J. Sloat Fasset to Alvey A. Adee

J. Sloat Fassett tells Acting Secretary of State Adee that he believes the best course of action is to let things stay as they are, although he expects a “scolding letter” from Dr. Allen.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-07

Letter from J. Sloat Fassett to William Loeb

J. Sloat Fassett informs William Loeb about the trouble caused by a letter written by Leigh S. J. Hunt, which was intended for Secretary of State John Hay but was mistakenly delivered to Horace Newton Allen, U.S. Minister to Korea.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-02

Letter from J. Sloat Fassett to Theodore Roosevelt

J. Sloat Fassett thanks President Roosevelt for the autographed books concerning Roosevelt’s addresses and state papers. Fassett indicates that he is not interested in serving as Republican National Committeeman from New York, but is available for any political services that he can provide.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-03

Letter from J. Sloat Fassett to Theodore Roosevelt

J. Sloat Fassett urges President Roosevelt to take prompt action concerning U.S. Marshal William Randall Compton, to allay any possible opposition that might be raised to his appointment. Fassett hopes to meet with Roosevelt when he visits Washington, D.C., the following week.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-13

Letter from J. Sloat Fassett to Theodore Roosevelt

J. Sloat Fassett asks President Roosevelt to encourage New York Congressman Charles W. Gillet to accept gracefully the people’s choice of Fassett as the Republican nominee for a congressional seat.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-22

Letter from J. Sloat Fassett to Theodore Roosevelt

Jacob Sloat Fassett encloses a copy of resolutions he introduced at the New York State Committee meeting. He informs President Roosevelt that Harry M. Glen will be interviewing him soon. Fassett will be writing Secretary of State Hay concerning the recent Russian takeover of American mines.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-29

Letter from J. Sloat Fassett to Theodore Roosevelt

President Roosevelt has handled his succession to the presidency well and J. Sloat Fassett sends wishes for the continued success of his administration.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-25