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William Williams writes to President Roosevelt to confirm a luncheon at Oyster Bay on Saturday, and he is bringing information about Edward Francis McSweeney.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-23
Commissioner Williams offers an explanation for delays in the McSweeney case.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-01
Commissioner Williams has been speaking with social agencies in New York and the general opinion is that too many undesirable immigrants are entering the country. Williams believes that public outcry will eventually force the Roosevelt administration to act and suggests inviting leading universities to study the issue.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-08
William Williams lays out the case regarding Edward F. McSweeney, Assistant Commissioner of Immigration, and his removal of documents from Ellis Island. Williams requests a meeting with President Roosevelt, Attorney General Knox, Secretary of the Treasury Shaw, and Commissioner of Immigration Frank P. Sargent to review the case.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-04
Text of a speech delivered by Commissioner Williams on immigration policy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-27
William Williams will execute the immigration laws rigidly but fairly and claims to never have exhibited any anti-foreign feeling.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-24
William Williams claims to have information regarding Samuel Gompers that he will provide to President Roosevelt if Gompers is ever being considered for an appointment. The source is “of so confidential a character” that Williams does not want to send the information unless Roosevelt requires it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-15
Commissioner Williams notes the recent government seizure of boxes belonging to Edward F. McSweeney and McSweeney’s efforts to regain possession of these boxes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-17
Commissioner Williams sends further information regarding the seizure of boxes belonging to Edward F. McSweeney, Assistant Commissioner of Immigration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-17
William Williams hopes that President Roosevelt will be pleased with the enclosed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-11
William Williams does not want to hire Marcus Braun at the position he requested but is looking into hiring one of Braun’s associates as a Hungarian interpreter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-08
William Williams denies any wrongdoing in his work with the United States Immigration Service and puts the blame on politicians and steamship companies.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-24