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President Roosevelt has arranged a boat in order to go and see Alice Roosevelt Longworth christen a ship and would be pleased to have the Odells as guests of honor. However, the Odells can travel on their own boat if they wish.
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1902-02-07
President Roosevelt requests to see a letter written by Naval Officer Robert Sharkey regarding prosecutions conducted by State Labor Commissioner John McMackin in Kings County. Roosevelt is concerned that Sharkey’s letter was an effort to interfere with justice.
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1902-01-04
Based on the number of personal letters of endorsement President Roosevelt has received, he does not feel justified in refusing to reappoint U.S. Marshal William Henkel. Roosevelt hopes Governor Odell will continue the effort of securing James Russell Parsons, secretary of the Board of Regents, a higher salary.
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1901-12-17
President Roosevelt wishes to confirm Benjamin B. Odell and his wife’s attendance. Roosevelt is sorry for “any possibility of trouble” to the Odell’s young daughter.
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1901-12-09
William Henkel has better endorsements to be re-appointed as a U.S. marshal than anyone else currently in the position. President Roosevelt looks forward to discussing the marshal appointment with Governor Odell soon.
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1901-12-03
President Roosevelt informs Governor Odell that the “matter is all arranged satisfactorily,” but he would like Odell to “come down anyhow.”
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1901-11-13
President Roosevelt has just met with Seth Low, the mayor-elect for New York, New York, and is glad that he, Governor Odell, and Low make such a “strong team.” Roosevelt looks forward to “clean and decent” management in New York.
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1901-11-16
President Roosevelt received the same kind of letter from Frank Wayland Higgins, who is a trump. He is happy to say it looks as if Seth Low will be elected.
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1901-11-04
President Roosevelt tells Governor Odell about his talk with Seth Low. Roosevelt feels they must all work together and Odell should be nominated again next year.
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1901-10-25
New York Secretary of State O’Brien asks Governor Odell to speak to President Roosevelt on behalf of O’Brien’s brother, who seeks a diplomatic posting in South America after having been passed over for appointment to the Isthmian Canal Commission.
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1904-08-23
Union printer and labor advocate August Donath writes to New York Governor Odell recommending the appointment of William S. Waudby for Commissioner of Labor. Donath urges Odell to advocate for this candidate with President Roosevelt.
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1904-05-02
F. Norton Goddard tells Governor Odell he was upset that he was not elected as State Committeeman from the 12th District.
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1904-04-14
William F. King informs Governor Odell that he sent a copy of his recent letter to Odell to President Roosevelt. King mentions George Rumsey Sheldon’s connection with the ship-building trusts. Sheldon was being considered as treasurer of the Republican National Committee.
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1904-03-01
President Roosevelt thanks Governor Odell for his telegram.
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1904-06-24
President Roosevelt is confused by the idea that Governor Odell could have done something not in line with Roosevelt’s wishes. Roosevelt assures Odell that he will not be swayed by what the papers have to say, and that he has not even read anything about Odell in the papers. Roosevelt would also like it if Odell spent the night at the White House.
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1901-10-16
It has been arranged for George R. Bidwell to resign and be replaced by Nevada N. Stranahan on April 1, 1902.
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1901-11-13
President Roosevelt would like to know if Governor Odell will be stopping in Washington, D.C., as there are many things he would like to discuss with him.
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1904-04-21
President Roosevelt defends his decision to make appointments without consulting Governor Odell.
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1903-03-23
Nicholas Murray Butler discusses Charles R. Skinner’s plan to revamp New York state’s educational system.
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1904-01-07
E. C. Waters, President of the Yellowstone Lake Boat Company, asks for assistance in blocking another company from receiving a permit from the Department of the Interior to put a steamer on Yellowstone Lake.
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1903-11-23