Frye, William P. (William Pierce), 1831-1911

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1900-05-17

Creator(s)

Frye, William P. (William Pierce), 1831-1911

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1900-04-28

Creator(s)

Frye, William P. (William Pierce), 1831-1911

Recipient

McKinley, William, 1843-1901

Senator Frye of Maine hears that President Roosevelt recommends the removal of duties on paper and pulp. Frye was involved in previous removal attempts during which all parties voted against such action. He is certain Roosevelt will change his opinion after hearing the other side of the argument. Frye’s state has an interest in the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-11-13

William Pierce Frye writes to President Roosevelt to inform him of his opinion of an extra session of Congress in October before the election.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-18

William P. Frye supports the appointment of Major Jackson as postmaster at Birmingham. writes that William Youngblood can provide an idea of conditions there, and Frye suggests that President Roosevelt speak with Youngblood before appointing someone other than Jackson.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-07

Senator Frye fully supports William B. Dickey and does not believe he is guilty of any impropriety. Frye has reliable information that Consul Charles V. Herdliska conspired against Dickey and is unfit for his position. Frye would like Dickey restored to his position as consul at Callao, Peru.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-16

Senator Frye has forgotten the terms but favored them when it was negotiated. He claims the Newfoundland interests are with them.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-10

Senator Frye praises President Roosevelt’s speaking tour through New England, and assures Roosevelt that he will be the Republican presidential nominee in 1904.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-05

Senator Frye recommends Richard P. Morgan for an appointment to an international commission to examine the waters and boundaries between the United States and Canada. Frye discusses Morgan’s abilities as an engineer in describing him as the man for this position.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-14

Senator Frye suggests that Vice President Roosevelt have the official telegrapher of the Senate retrained.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901

Senator Frye asks about rumors regarding Thomas W. Cridler’s removal as the Third Assistant Secretary of State. Cridler has an excellent work history and Frye hopes the rumors are false. He believes selecting Herbert H. D. Peirce to replace Cridler would be a mistake as Peirce does not have the necessary experience for the role.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-23