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President Roosevelt asks Robert Bradley Hawley to clarify his statement regarding Robert Lloyd Smith’s opposition to Hawley’s run for Congress. No African American candidate for office has come as highly recommended as Smith or with as much support from the “best elements.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-31
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-12-16
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Hawley, Robert Bradley, 1849-1921
English
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt explains to Robert Bradley Hawley that while he would like to appoint Scott, the positions are under the civil service and he has no power in the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-09-20
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt sent Robert Bradley Hawley’s letter to the Board of Docks. He directs Hawley to write Admiral Francis M. Bunce as soon as possible.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-09-10