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Depew, Chauncey M. (Chauncey Mitchell), 1834-1928

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Chauncey M. Depew

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Chauncey M. Depew

President Roosevelt tells Senator Depew that after thinking about it, “there might be an objection if I did not send that letter officially to the Chairman of the Committee.” Roosevelt notes that he has sent the chairman a copy of the letter. He has enclosed a copy of the letter in question and he thanks Depew for bringing the situation to his attention.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Chauncey M. Depew

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Chauncey M. Depew

President Roosevelt informs Senator Depew of New York that he has offered the position of Assistant Secretary of the Navy to Herbert Livingston Satterlee. Satterlee has not yet said that he will accept, and would only hold the position until March 4, 1909, when Roosevelt leaves office. Roosevelt needs someone with appropriate knowledge for this position, and if Satterlee does not accept, Roosevelt will have to consider candidates from other states.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-29

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Chauncey M. Depew

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Chauncey M. Depew

President Roosevelt tells Senator Depew that he has a very high opinion of Murphy, but Representative Herbert Parsons had recommended a man named Terry who was too good to turn down. Murphy and Bloomingdale, who wanted the position, should have spoken to Parsons sooner. Roosevelt feels that Parsons has done so much good as head of the Republican party that he should be rewarded.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919