Odell, Benjamin B. (Benjamin Barker), 1854-1926

Letter from Benjamin B. Odell to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Odell discusses the possibility of a vacancy in the Shipping Commission in New York, if Captain Joseph Dickey is confirmed as a Railroad Commissioner. Odell would like to discuss this and other appointments with President Roosevelt. The recent death of Odell’s sister has caused him to cancel all his social engagements, allowing him to visit Washington, D.C., as early as February 10.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-02-01

Letter from Benjamin B. Odell to Theodore Roosevelt

Benjamin B. Odell has received a letter from C. B. Wolffram, editor of the New York Herald, who recommends Benno Loewy’s appointment as District Judge for the Southern District of New York.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-23

Letter from Benjamin B. Odell to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Odell does not believe he can visit Washington, D.C., until February. It is currently impossible for him to set a specific date.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1902-12-26

Letter from Benjamin B. Odell to Theodore Roosevelt

Speaker Reed’s death has caused Congressman Littauer’s dinner to be postponed. Odell asks President Roosevelt if it is possible to delay their dinner, although he says he will come if requested by Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1902-12-08

Telegram from Benjamin B. Odell to Theodore Roosevelt

Benjamin B. Odell will be unable to travel to Washington, D.C., this week due to the death of Speaker Reed. He hopes President Roosevelt might permit him to come later.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-08

Telegram from Benjamin B. Odell to George B. Cortelyou

Benjamin B. Odell was going to leave Washington, D.C., on the twelfth but would be happy to stay and dine with President Roosevelt. He will leave the matter of guests with Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1902-12-01

Telegram from Benjamin B. Odell to Theodore Roosevelt

Odell has mailed President Roosevelt something important which will arrive tomorrow morning.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1902-11-12

Letter from Benjamin B. Odell to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Odell appreciates President Roosevelt’s efforts to support his campaign. Odell returns a letter from Francis C. Travers to William Loeb that Roosevelt had enclosed in a previous letter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-27

Letter from Benjamin B. Odell to George B. Cortelyou

Governor Odell has received the papers in the case of George Franklin Abbott and will take up the case soon.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-22

Telegram from Benjamin B. Odell to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Odell requests that President Roosevelt meet with John Thomas McDonough, Secretary of State of New York, to urge him to accept renomination as Secretary of State.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-11

Letter from Benjamin B. Odell to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Odell acknowledges receipt of President Roosevelt’s letter and is seeking to make an appointment with J. W. Babcock.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1902-08-23

Telegram from Benjamin Barker Odell to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Odell would like to meet Thursday instead of Tuesday.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1902-08-09

Letter from Benjamin Barker Odell to Theodore Roosevelt

Odell will be in Oyster Bay on Tuesday for lunch.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1902-08-05

Letter from Benjamin Barker Odell to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Odell is traveling to Lake Mohonk but could be in Oyster Bay, New York on August 12.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1902-08-01

Letter from Benjamin Barker Odell to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Odell is very busy but will join President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay, New York if necessary.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1902-07-22

Letter from Benjamin B. Odell to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Odell will see if Mr. Harriman can travel with him to Oyster Bay, New York.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-07-10

Letter from Benjamin Barker Odell to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Odell sends an enclosure from M. T. Davidson.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1902-06-30

Letter from Benjamin B. Odell to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Odell, Lieutenant Kelly’s father-in-law, explains that he requested Kelly remain posted at West Point out of fear that his daughter and infant grandchild might be ordered overseas. He will withdraw the application if it creates an “undesirable precedent.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-27

Letter from Benjamin B. Odell to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Odell approves of appointing Representative Littauer to the new cabinet position.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-26

Letter from Benjamin B. Odell to William Loeb

Governor Odell would like President Roosevelt informed that he will be in Washington, D.C., next Saturday.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-04