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James R. Sheffield accepts an invitation to lunch with President Roosevelt on Saturday, December 12 and relays that he will consult with Nevada N. Stranahan and James Sullivan Clarkson.
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1903-12-01
James R. Sheffield writes of his conversation with Governor Odell, in which they discussed Odell’s plans to reorganize the New York Republican Committee, potential delegates for the Republican National Convention, and Senator Platt. Sheffield is positive about President Roosevelt’s nomination in Utica, New York and warns of the “chloroforming process.”
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1903-11-27
James R. Sheffield discusses New York Governor Benjamin B. Odell’s visit and New York politics involving Senator Platt and Hamilton Fish. Sheffield suggests placing loyal men in every Congressional district to continually inform President Roosevelt of political situations.
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1903-11-22
James R. Sheffield responds to President Roosevelt’s inability to attend the dinner for Commissioner Williams. Sheffield plans a visit to Washington, D.C., that will not conflict with the upcoming Yale versus Princeton football game and applauds the current situation in Panama.
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1903-11-09
James R. Sheffield informs President Roosevelt of plans to gather a group to meet with Commissioner of Immigration William Williams. The invitees include Stuyvesant Fish, Nevada N. Stranahan, Joseph Bucklin Bishop, Mr. Seul, Mr. Greene, Nicholas Murray Butler, and George Rumsey Sheldon. Sheffield extends a hopeful invitation for Roosevelt to attend the dinner at the University Club.
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1903-11-06
James R. Sheffield wishes President Roosevelt a happy birthday and discusses a recent meeting with Commissioner Williams, who is currently under investigation. Sheffield writes of the newspaper charges against Ellis Island, the McSweeny trial, and expresses confidence that Seth Low will be re-elected as Mayor of New York City.
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1903-10-27
James R. Sheffield wishes President Roosevelt a happy birthday.
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1903-10-27
The situation at Ellis Island has improved regarding Joe Murray. James Sheffield is doing all he can to work out the difficulties between Murray and the new Commissioner of Immigration, William Williams.
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1903-01-30
James R. Sheffield sends President Roosevelt birthday greetings. He expresses his immense respect, admiration, and friendship. Sheffield discusses what an honor it must have been for Roosevelt to have his name cheered by both the British House of Commons and the French Chamber of Deputies. However, Sheffield views Roosevelt’s actions since his succession to the presidency as even more of an honor.
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1902-10-25
James R. Sheffield is opposed to a tariff reform at this time and suggests that President Roosevelt quote liberally from President McKinley’s Buffalo speech on tariffs. He hopes that the New York State convention will go on record in favor of Roosevelt’s renomination in 1904. Sheffield is considering running for the New York congressional district.
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1902-09-11
James R. Sheffield briefly discusses several political topics; including an enthusiastic immigration official, prospective judge Samuel Hitchcock, and an incident with Booker T. Washington. Sheffield mentions lunches with Joe Murray and Commissioner of Immigration William Williams. He wants to meet with President Roosevelt to discuss Hitchcock’s possible appointment and his strengths and weaknesses. Sheffield praises Roosevelt for his recent Southern tour and speech in Charleston. The Booker T. Washington incident and Tillman insult must be buried.
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1902-04-12
James R. Sheffield is pleased that William Willams has accepted the position of Commissioner of Immigration at New York.
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1902-03-31
James R. Sheffield requests a breakfast meeting with President Roosevelt to discuss matters concerning New York politics.
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1902-03-18
James R. Sheffield recommends Edward H. Van Ingen for appointment as Immigration Commissioner for the Port of New York.
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1902-03-13
James R. Sheffield requests a meeting with President Roosevelt to discuss New York politics.
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1902-02-06
James R. Sheffield declines President Roosevelt’s offer of the position of Immigration Commissioner.
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1901-12-19
James R. Sheffield will be unable to accept President Roosevelt’s invitation for Saturday as he has a meeting with Seth Low regarding the fire commissionership. He hopes to meet with Roosevelt next week.
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1901-12-13
James R. Sheffield would be gratified to be associated with the Roosevelt administration and appreciates the offer of an appointment as immigration commissioner. He would like to have a personal interview with President Roosevelt before making a decision.
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1901-12-13
James R. Sheffield hopes to have a recommendation for the chief of the Manila, Philippines, fire department by tomorrow.
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1901-11-25
James R. Sheffield congratulates President Roosevelt on the successful election in New York. He would like to meet with Roosevelt to discuss administrative issues.
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1901-11-06