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Henry W. Taft reviews possible nominees for Postmaster of New York City, Marcus M. Marks and William R. Willcox. Taft then suggests James R. Sheffield, David H. Miller, Judge Ernest Hall, and William Marcus as possible candidates for the position.
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1904-12-01
Henry W. Taft recommends another man for postmaster of New York City, Dr. Peaslee.
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1904-12-02
Henry W. Taft concurs with Elihu Root about a possible visit to Cuba by Secretary of War Taft. Root is worried that Cubans would see such a visit as pressure on their government to pass certain legislation. The United States has denounced a proposed bond issue in Cuba and that is all that can be done at the moment. If Taft were to visit, it could be seen as a military threat.
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1904-12-01
Henry W. Taft concurs with Elihu Root that a visit by Secretary of War Taft to Cuba could be misconstrued as military pressure.
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1904-12-01
Henry W. Taft believes that Governor of the Philippines William H. Taft is a better politician than he would be a judge. Taft can influence more people as a statesman than if he were held within the limitations of the bench.
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1903-01-16
Henry W. Taft sends a newspaper clipping to William Loeb that suggests Representative George Roland Malby would support New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes as the Republican presidential nominee. Taft recommends extending Walter C. Witherbee’s term as Plattsburg Collector of Customs to the beginning of July to avoid accusations that he was not reappointed for not backing Secretary of War William H. Taft. Since Representative Malby is in charge of appointing the Collector, he reasons that delaying until after the spring primaries will also help in ascertaining who Representative Malby actually supports.
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1907-12-03
Henry W. Taft is obliged to President Roosevelt for his letter regarding the Santo Domingo matter. He congratulates Roosevelt about New York City and calls it, “the most signal victory within the party that we have ever had in our city.” If they can replace Benjamin B. Odell, Taft feels William D. Barnes or Timothy L. Woodruff would both make good state chairman but worries people would see that as following Roosevelt’s plan for where the party is headed. He also thinks Herbert Parsons would make a solid governor or state chairman as he both stands for reform but is also practical, unlike F. Norton Goddard.
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1906-09-22
Henry W. Taft writes to President Roosevelt agreeing with Roosevelt’s request that Taft take the lead in Republican responses to the Constitutional Club. Taft remarks that they have published only one piece, but that he will respond whenever they write more.
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1904-10-04
Henry W. Taft writes to President Roosevelt to say that his editorial about common law was published and that the Constitution Club has published further information on the Pension Order. Taft asks if William Loeb can confirm some facts about the Pension Order and then states that he will publish further replies to critiques closer to the election date.
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1904-10-07
Henry W. Taft asks William Loeb whether Pension Order 78 was ever issued as an executive order, signed, or approved by President Roosevelt.
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1904-10-06
Henry Taft writes to President Roosevelt asking him to strike out the passage starting “there is a further pertinent fact” from the statement Taft sent. He notes that further examination has disproved the statement.
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1904-10-01
Henry W. Taft writes to President Roosevelt to forward a statement he prepared on “the common law matter” raised by Chief Judge Parker’s Democratic nomination acceptance letter. Taft asks for Roosevelt’s opinion on whether he thinks Taft should make the statement public, and if so, how he should go about it.
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1904-09-30
Henry W. Taft writes to President Roosevelt to express his regret that he could not accept the Republican nomination for Governor of New York. Taft also offers to meet with Roosevelt to discuss the Constitution Club, a group he refers to as “a humbug and I think those who are not partisan Democrats will so regard it.” Taft also offers to write a letter in opposition to the Club, but expresses his desire that the issue not dominate the campaign.
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1904-09-18
Henry W. Taft believes there is no adequate foundation for a statement made by Alton B. Parker that the common law can serve as a legal remedy against trusts and monopolies. Taft maintains that it is necessary for laws restricting monopolies to come from the federal level in order to appropriately apply criminal penalties and work at a national scale. Taft also quotes extensively from three letters by Thomas Jefferson to show that Jefferson, the founder of the Democratic party, opposed the common law being applied at a national scale.
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1904-09-30
Henry W. Taft writes in the New York Evening Post regarding the Parker Constitution Club and their desire to investigate the actions of President Roosevelt. The club is composed of lawyers who challenge the constitutionality of some of Roosevelt’s actions, but Taft does not believe they will make their investigation impartially. Taft suggests they change their name to the Parker Democratic Club in order to more accurately reflect the club’s political views.
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1904-09-01
Henry W. Taft spoke to Cyrus Edwin Lothrop about Mr. Newberry. Lothrop believes that Newberry is “honest and able” but also “vain and very ambitious.” Newberry is also “easily affected by liquor.” Lothrop’s opinion may have been influenced by a business disagreement with Newberry.
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1903-09-21
Henry W. Taft was unable to speak with Mr. Lothrup about Mr. Newberry. He hopes that Governor Taft will not be a candidate for Vice President as rumored in the newspapers. Taft believes that his brother would be much more useful in the Cabinet. Regarding the other matter they discussed, Taft suggests it will be more easily done when stocks are going up.
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1903-06-09
Henry W. Taft sends a speech by his brother, Governor of the Philippines William H. Taft, on corporate and labor matters that may be of interest.
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1903-01-22
Henry W. Taft writes about his brother, Governor of the Philippines William H. Taft. The Taft family is against William being appointed to the Supreme Court but worries that his work in the Philippines will keep him away for several more years.
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1903-01-16
Henry W. Taft recommends William Henkel for reappointment as United States Marshal.
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1901-12-31