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Director Wilkie writes to Benjamin F. Barnes regarding plans for President Roosevelt’s trip to Syracuse and the attendance of representatives.
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1903-08-25
William E. Cochran informs Benjamin F. Barnes that Cochran has received the letter concerning President Roosevelt’s trip to Syracuse on September 7. He has taken the matter up with Chief Wilkie.
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1903-08-26
Wendell W. Mischler writes about a personal letter from President Roosevelt to the Secretary of War.
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1903-08-26
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis informs Benjamin F. Barnes that Lieutenant Commander de Faramond will be unable to attend the naval review.
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1903-08-15
Commissioner of Immigration Williams writes to Benjamin F. Barnes to notify Barnes that Williams is going to the Adirondacks for a few days and will be out of contact in relation to the case of Mr. Nelson.
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1903-08-15
The naval attache of the German embassy would like an audience with President Roosevelt to present a copy of the German naval register. Assistant Secretary of State Loomis suggests the register could be presented aboard the USS Kearsarge on August 17.
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1903-08-10
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis writes to Benjamin F. Barnes in reference to a telegram from Senator Moses E. Clapp suggesting the promotion of Benjamin H. Ridgely to be Consul General at Antwerp.
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1903-08-16
William Michael Byrne writes to Benjamin F. Barnes regarding Commissioner of Immigration William Williams’s intent to appoint Byrne and make the announcement.
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1903-08-17
Francis C. Travers suggests that Benjamin F. Barnes forward a newspaper clipping to President Roosevelt so Travers and Roosevelt can meet and discuss its content.
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1903-08-17
William Michael Byrne writes to Benjamin F. Barnes regarding a letter to be sent to Commissioner of Immigration William Williams about the ploy to misrepresent President Roosevelt to immigrants in order to garner favor for the opposing party. Byrne enjoyed Roosevelt’s speech to the Holy Name Society.
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1903-08-18
Benjamin F. Montgomery writes to Benjamin F. Barnes regarding a message from Senator Hanna to President Roosevelt that prompt action is imperative to avoid failure with China. Requests additional monetary payments and discusses the Philippines.
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1903-08-18
Postmaster General Payne informs Benjamin F. Barnes that he is sending an important letter, which he asks Barnes to put before President Roosevelt as soon as possible.
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1903-08-18
George B. Cortelyou writes to Benjamin F. Barnes to request a meeting with President Roosevelt on the 21st.
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1903-08-19
Francis C. Travers writes to Benjamin F. Barnes concerning the date and time of an arranged meeting with Thomas F. Woodlock and President Roosevelt.
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1903-08-19
William Michael Byrne writes to Benjamin F. Barnes regarding Republican politics in Delaware. Byrne hopes President Roosevelt’s influence can help to ensure conservative politics prevail in the state.
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1903-08-20
George B. Cortelyou writes to Benjamin F. Barnes to confirm the day that Cortelyou is coming to Oyster Bay, New York.
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1903-08-20
John Edward Addicks and Senator J. Frank Allee are planning to renominate John Hunn as the Republican candidate for Governor of Delaware. William Michael Byrne fears that this will mean the Democrats will win the gubernatorial election and carry the state in national elections. He believes this could be avoided with a neutral candidate, such as Attorney General Herbert H. Ward. Byrne would like President Roosevelt to help the situation by calling for a “middle course” in Delaware. Byrne concludes with a discussion of his upcoming transfer or resignation
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1903-08-10
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis writes to Benjamin F. Barnes to inform Barnes that Loomis has enclosed a translation of a note from German Ambassador Sternburg and a copy of the Imperial German Naval Register for President Roosevelt’s response.
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1903-08-10
William Michael Byrne writes to Benjamin F. Barnes of his attendance at a reception with distinguished men including former New York Governor David B. Hill, Judge Alton B. Parker, Charles F. Murphy, and Secretary of War Elihu Root. He also writes of Catholic Club business.
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1903-08-13
Thomas William Symons writes to Benjamin F. Barnes regarding an enclosed letter from Colonel Barry to General Chaffee that Symons requests be given to President Roosevelt concerning a naval review.
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1903-08-13