Chandler, William E. (William Eaton), 1835-1917

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1906-01-16

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Loeb, William, 1866-1937

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William E. Chandler

President Roosevelt informs Spanish Treaty Claims Commissioner Chandler that Roosevelt will “get the relief [he demands],” and not as a sham, but the real thing. Attorney General William H. Moody has warned Roosevelt about attempts to put a sham through.

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1905-01-07

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William E. Chandler

President Roosevelt tells William E. Chandler, member of the Spanish Treaty Claims Commission, that he wants the Interstate Commerce Commission to be remodeled before delegating additional power to it. The president promises to look into Chandler’s third point, although he does not think it much of an issue.

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1904-11-12

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William E. Chandler

President Roosevelt expects that certain plutocrats will support his reelection bid, but he tells Senator William E. Chandler that he has done nothing to solicit their support, nor will he “vary one hair’s breadth” in his political positions to please them. Roosevelt suspects that he will lose some plutocrats over the Northern Securities Case and the Anthracite Coal Strike, just as he will lose some labor agitators over his open shop position in the Miller case, but he believes that “decent men” from both sides will support him. Roosevelt hopes that the “usual snarl over the governorship” will not cost him the state of New York.

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1904-09-14

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William E. Chandler

President Roosevelt finds Senator Chandler’s advice, to be nice to the plutocrats who have come around about his stance on the Anthracite Coal Strike, “delicious.” Roosevelt has “nothing whatever to take back or apologize for” regarding his stance. Roosevelt has referred the matter of Mr. Robinson’s appointment to George B. Cortelyou, chairman of the Republican National Committee, who will take it up after the election.

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1904-08-15

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William E. Chandler

President Roosevelt informs William E. Chandler that he agrees with Chandler’s comments but wonders what more, if anything, can be done.

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1904-06-16

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William E. Chandler

Postmaster John A. Merritt may retain his office, and President Roosevelt is favorable towards filling a vacancy with Mr. Robinson. It is necessary to find the best possible man for each vacancy and let the public see their efforts.

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1903-10-24

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William E. Chandler

President Roosevelt cannot make promises but will look into appointing Mr. Robinson postmaster at Washington. For the special attorney general of the Post Office Department, Roosevelt wants Attorney General Knox to appoint the best man for the position, regardless of any personal or political preference.

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1903-10-12

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William E. Chandler

“Three cheers for my indiscreet friend.”

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1903-06-25

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William E. Chandler

President Roosevelt appreciates William E. Chandler’s note.

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1902-10-17

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William E. Chandler

President Roosevelt appreciated William E. Chandler’s letter.

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1902-07-21

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William E. Chandler

President Roosevelt defends the removal of Mr. Boothby as one of the “cogs in the old machine.”

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1902-07-15

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William E. Chandler

President Roosevelt disagrees with William E. Chandler’s idea of “conservatism of naval expenditures” if it means building fewer battleships or otherwise stalling the “policy of upbuilding the navy.” He feels doing so might cost the nation a period of lack of preparedness and, eventually, humiliation.

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1901-11-02

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William E. Chandler

President Roosevelt will send Senator Chandler’s paper to Attorney General Philander C. Knox in hopes Knox will include it in his report. Roosevelt fears a response by him would not allow the level of detail to “call attention to any of the salient matters.”

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1901-10-26

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William E. Chandler

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1899-01-10

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William E. Chandler

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1898-01-22

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William E. Chandler

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1897-12-03

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William E. Chandler

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1897-10-26

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William E. Chandler

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt gave William E. Chandler’s letter to Secretary of the Navy John Davis Long. He strongly advises against putting the commodore in command of a squadron. Roosevelt has been trying to get George Dewey the command of the Asiatic Squadron. He has given considerable thought to building up the navy and can write a memorandum to Chandler on the matter.

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1897-09-29

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William E. Chandler

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt enjoyed Senator Chandler’s letter, especially the quip about Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. He asks Chandler to speak with him before committing to John A. Howell, whom he regards as unfit to command a squadron, as evidenced by his lackluster work with the Armor Board.

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1897-09-27

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