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Platt, Thomas Collier, 1833-1910

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Letter from Thomas Collier Platt to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Thomas Collier Platt to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Platt discussed with Governor Benjamin B. Odell the possibility of electing Charles William Anderson to the Republican National Convention. Odell believes that it would be very difficult and that it is hardly necessary or good policy to do so. Platt informs President Roosevelt that the State Committee passed a resolution endorsing his administration.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-27

Creator(s)

Platt, Thomas Collier, 1833-1910

Memorandum from Thomas Collier Platt to Theodore Roosevelt

Memorandum from Thomas Collier Platt to Theodore Roosevelt

Though the Post Office Appropriations Bill reduces the number of division superintendents of Rural Free Delivery, Senator Platt strongly recommends that William C. R. Hazard must be kept in his position as division superintendent of Rural Free Delivery for New York and New England. Hazard has been very useful to the State Committee and with the campaign this year, his assistance is “vitally necessary.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903

Creator(s)

Platt, Thomas Collier, 1833-1910

Letter from Thomas Collier Platt to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Thomas Collier Platt to Theodore Roosevelt

Thomas Collier Platt writes to President Roosevelt following a meeting with Jacob Snell and ex-congressman Stewart, enclosing a letter from Snell. Platt discusses his recommendation of John H. Van Antwerp as Postmaster General in Fultonville, New York, as opposed to Lucius Nathan Littauer’s recommendation of William H. Turnbull.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-17

Creator(s)

Platt, Thomas Collier, 1833-1910

Letter from Thomas Collier Platt to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Thomas Collier Platt to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Platt has received a letter from Nelson E. Ransom stating that Ransom is fighting for control of the Herkimer County organization against Titus Sheard. Ransom has heard a rumor that Sheard is attempting to influence President Roosevelt against him and Platt assured Ransom that Roosevelt cannot be influenced to interfere in Herkimer County.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-06

Creator(s)

Platt, Thomas Collier, 1833-1910