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President Roosevelt has demanded the resignation of Edward F. McSweeney, Assistant Commissioner of Immigration at New York. Henry Loomis Nelson argues that this demand is a great injustice and reviews the McSweeney case.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-05
Review of General Miles’s “insubordination and unfriendliness” towards the Roosevelt administration which is damaging the army and will ultimately lead to the general’s retirement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-22
An article discussing the shortcomings of Theodore Roosevelt and how he lacks the ability to be an honest representation of the people. Henry Loomis Nelson discusses Roosevelt’s shortcomings as well as those who support him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-04
Henry Loomis Nelson evaluates Governor Roosevelt’s integrity and details Roosevelt’s accomplishments during his tenure.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1900
Henry Loomis Nelson evaluates Governor Roosevelt’s integrity, policy positions, and details his accomplishments as governor of New York.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1899
Henry Loomis Nelson has been occupied with his wife’s illness but can see President Roosevelt next week.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-09
Henry Loomis Nelson encloses some papers from Edward F. McSweeney, Commissioner of Immigration, port of New York, which McSweeney sent in response to the announcement that Terence V. Powderly was being removed as U.S. Commissioner General of Immigration due to corruption. The papers are McSweeney’s effort to defend his integrity against growing allegations against his conduct in immigration services. Nelson adds that he wishes to help President Roosevelt in a case involving Captain William Crozier.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-09
Henry Loomis Nelson encloses a clipping from the Boston Herald concerning insubordinate behavior on the part of General Miles. Nelson also mentions a recent talk he had with General Wood, who impressed him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-27
Henry Loomis Nelson agrees with President Roosevelt’s statement on the Schley-Sampson controversy and hopes it settles the matter. However, he pleads with the President to strike from the statement a phrase asserting that neither Sampson nor Schley did anything to deserve a vice admiralship. Nelson fears this will only hurt Sampson and all those who support him, and will embolden their adversaries. Roosevelt’s statement is complete without this reference, and Nelson asks him to strike it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-16
Henry Loomis Nelson pleads the case of J. D. O’Connell, a clerk in the Bureau of Statistics who has been dismissed for submitting serious charges against the Chief of the Bureau, Oscar P. Austin. Nelson apologizes for bothering President Roosevelt with the case but asks that an investigation into the charges be conducted, asserting that he believes O’Connell to be trustworthy and to deserve a chance to present his proofs.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-27
Henry Loomis Nelson requests an investigation into the dismissal of Clerk J. D. O’Connell. O’Connell had submitted evidence to Representative Joseph Gurney Cannon, Chairman of the Appropriations Committee of the House, that Oscar P. Austin, Chief of the Bureau of Statistics, was using his office for personal gain. O’Connell and Austin have now brought charges against each other.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-20
Henry Loomis Nelson encloses a letter from Donelson Caffery that may interest President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-11
Henry Loomis Nelson is pleased that President Roosevelt has succeeded to the presidency and he would like to assist the Roosevelt administration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-28