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New York secretary of state John F. O’Brien fears that his interest in Daniel W. Moran has caused the hostility from Justin B. H. Mongin, and explains the circumstances surrounding Mongin’s resignation as First Deputy Secretary of State for New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-06
New York Secretary of State O’Brien asks Governor Odell to speak to President Roosevelt on behalf of O’Brien’s brother, who seeks a diplomatic posting in South America after having been passed over for appointment to the Isthmian Canal Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-23
John F. O’Brien, New York Secretary of State, is distressed to learn that his brother, General Edward Charles O’Brien, has been offered a diplomatic position instead of secretary of the Isthmian Canal Commission. The newspapers for a long time have believed that General O’Brien would be appointed secretary as he is highly qualified and greatly desires the position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-02
John F. O’Brien reports that Theodore Roosevelt’s administration was endorsed at the Clinton County Republican Convention in Plattsburg, New York, and delegates were instructed for Roosevelt’s renomination.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-09
John F. O’Brien is upset that some consider his brother, Edward Charles O’Brien, not qualified to be appointed secretary to the Panama Canal Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-15