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President Roosevelt informs Representative Knowland that he has received his telegram and that the appointment of Clarence S. Merrill as postmaster has already been made. The president promises to “take up the whole matter” with Knowland, the Senators, and the rest of the delegation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-11
President Roosevelt informs Representative Knowland that he only removes a man from office upon charges. Roosevelt did not select Knowland’s first choice of appointment because many people objected to his appointment. While Roosevelt will not revisit the issue, he will discuss whether Clarence S. Merrill’s appointment as postmaster should be permanent. Roosevelt pays heed to political considerations but not at the expense of poor conduct of a potential appointment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-11
President Roosevelt tells Representative Knowland that he intends to give Clarence S. Merrill a recess appointment as postmaster and will confer with the Senate when Congress convenes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-10
President Roosevelt encloses for Representative Knowland a copy of a telegram supporting the argument that there should be no objection to the appointment of Clarence S. Merrill as postmaster of Berkeley.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-05
President Roosevelt explains to Representative Knowland that he can not support the appointment of Charles E. Thomas for Postmaster of Berkeley after hearing from Benjamin Ide Wheeler. Knowland had stated that Thomas resigned from a position after being promised the appointment, but this is impossible, as only Roosevelt can make appointments. Roosevelt has chosen to appoint Clarence S. Merrill, in light of the inadequacy of the postmaster who is being removed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-03
President Roosevelt expresses to Representative Knowland his desire to heed the people of the University of California, Berkeley, concerning the appointment of Berkeley’s postmaster. He suggests Clarence S. Merrill as a suitable candidate for the position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-21
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates Representative Knowland’s invitation to visit Milles College in Oakland, California, but he cannot alter his previously established route or accept additional engagements.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-02