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President Roosevelt encloses a telegram from Judge John L. Camp refuting the allegations against George G. Clifford, postmaster of San Antonio.
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1902-05-23
Senator Daniel has informed President Roosevelt that the man appointed postmaster of Lexington, Virginia is already deputy postmaster of Fairfield, Virginia. Apparently the man lives in Fairfield and President Roosevelt feels that the man should not be appointed because a postmaster should reside in the town where they are appointed.
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1902-05-15
Mr. Dayton has a high opinion of McCall, who applied as postmaster of Lynchburg, Virginia
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1902-05-16
President Roosevelt would like to discuss the complaints of William Allen White against the appointment of Wiggam as postmaster of Emporia, Kansas.
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1902-05-03
Senator Simmons will vote for Mullen’s confirmation unless two unnamed men confirm that Mullen was intoxicated during his trip to Washington, D.C. Roosevelt instructs Henry C. Payne to write to these two men.
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1902-04-22
President Roosevelt would like to know if there are any signs of corruption by an inspector named Mercer(?).
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1902-04-23
President Roosevelt likes the look of the “old soldier” and asks Henry C. Payne to bring up the case with him.
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1902-04-24
President Roosevelt believes that the advice of Senator Cockrell should be followed. Cockrell opposes the appointment of H. R. Snyder as postmaster of Springfield, Missouri.
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1902-04-02
President Roosevelt encloses a circular from the American Protective Tariff League that is opposed to the Roosevelt administrations policy on Cuban reciprocity. Roosevelt would like to know if any of the board of managers have the influence to prevent these “mischievous” circulars.
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1902-03-22
Letter of introduction for President Frost of Berea College in Berea, Kentucky. Frost would like Mr. Hanson, a trustee at the college, appointed postmaster and President Roosevelt supports Frost’s wishes.
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1902-03-27
President Roosevelt warns against adopting a rule regarding appointing postmasters that shows preference to Illinois Senators.
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1902-03-28
President Roosevelt suggests the appointment of Lawrence Washington if there are any problems at the Alexandria post office.
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1902-03-10
President Roosevelt does not believe the statement in the enclosed letter and would like Henry C. Payne to write a denial that can be sent to Mr. Sipe.
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1902-03-12
President Roosevelt approves of Philip Battell Stewart’s letter and would like to know the next time Stewart will be in Washington, D.C.
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1902-03-03
President Roosevelt requests that Postmaster General Payne listen to Sergeant Bucklin, a former Rough Rider, regarding a post office matter.
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1902-02-06
President Roosevelt would like Senator Daniel obliged.
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1902-01-30
President Roosevelt does not want Wiggam appointed and suggests the incumbent retain the position.
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1902-01-31
In view of the report from the Civil Service Commission, President Roosevelt recommends the reappointment of Mr. Wills.
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1902-01-27
George B. Cortelyou asks Postmaster General Payne to speak with F. Norton Goddard, who will present this letter, and give what he says consideration.
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1904-09-12
Assistant Postmaster General Bristow proposes to Postmaster General Payne a new schedule for the Mohawk, New York, and Herkimer, New York, mail routes to discourage late mail.
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1904-06-08