Platt, Thomas Collier, 1833-1910

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt wishes he could have seen Senator Platt before Platt left on vacation, as he would have liked to discuss the question of the New York judgeship with him. Roosevelt does not believe Robert C. Morris fits the requirements of the position, but is reluctant to appoint Charles M. Hough because of his ties with the Pennsylvania Railroad. Roosevelt comments on some other candidates as well, and guesses that he will be able to write to Platt on the matter more definitively in a couple days.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1906-06-02

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt promises to take the matter of Bishop Thomas Augustine Hendrick’s brother up with the State Department at once, and assures Senator Platt that Hendrick should not need to worry about anything.

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1906-05-15

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt has received Senator Platt’s letter recommending Colonel Edward S. Fowler for appointment as Appraiser of New York City, and agrees with Platt’s assessment of him. He will submit his name soon.

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1906-05-18

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt confirms receipt of a letter from Senator Platt’s son Frank H. Platt, and has given it to Secretary of State Elihu Root. Roosevelt has heard conflicting reports about William H. Ellis.

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1906-05-18

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt confirms receipt of Senator Platt’s letter regarding the New York appraisership. Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw has asked for some time before making the appointment as he wishes to make sure that the correct person is appointed. Roosevelt has heard good things about George W. Wanmaker, who has done well as deputy appraiser, but does not know if he has the special qualifications for the office.

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1906-05-08

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt informs Senator Platt that he has investigated the record of Lieutenant-Commander John Allen Dougherty, and has found a uniformly excellent record. After consulting with Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte, Roosevelt has directed that Dougherty be assigned as Naval Attaché at the United States Embassy at Tokyo.

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1906-04-23

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt promises Senator Platt to take up the case of Lieutenant Commander John Allan Dougherty to see if he can be detailed where Platt wishes. Regarding a federal judgeship in New York, Roosevelt promises to consider Robert C. Morris with Platt, as well as with Secretary of State Elihu Root and Attorney General William H. Moody. He comments that, “it is the kind of appointment in which we really cannot pay heed to my personal feelings or those of anyone else, but only to the consideration of getting the very best man that is to be obtained.”

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1906-04-20

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt explains his recent actions to Senator Platt, saying that he understood that Platt wished for John A. Merritt to be made Collector of Customs at Niagara, and that he appointed Benjamin F. Barnes to succeed Merritt as Postmaster of Washington, D.C., on the recommendation of Postmaster General George B. Cortelyou. If he had known that Platt would take an interest in who would replace Merritt in this position, Roosevelt would have waited.

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Creation Date

1906-04-01

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt informs Senator Platt that on Monday he will nominate Charles S. Francis for ambassador to Austria-Hungary. He asks Platt not to mention this in the meantime.

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1906-03-16

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt is glad to do as Senator Platt desires concerning Lang and Einstein. He sends a copy of the letter he sent to Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte. It is time to submit Platt’s recommendation for Naval Director.

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Creation Date

1906-03-07

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt has written to Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte saying that he hopes that he can do what Senator Platt wants regarding “young Lang.”

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1906-02-26

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt asks Senator Platt to tell Frank that he is relieved that they were able to give Lewis Einstein a post with the diplomatic service in Turkey. He believes that Einstein is “exceptionally able,” and does not think that the trouble with him reflected upon him personally, even though it made it impossible for him to stay in his current post.

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1906-02-27

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt informs Senator Platt that it is not possible to do what he wants for “young Lang.” Lang had also requested that Roosevelt designate him to take the examination to be an officer in the Marine Corps, and Roosevelt will do so if there is a vacancy.

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1906-02-28

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt tells Senator Platt that too many men are currently entitled to diplomatic or consular posts ahead of George C. Tarler. He will talk about the matter with Secretary of State Elihu Root to see what can be done.

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1906-02-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt informs Senator Platt that it is impossible to give Herbert G. Squiers a definite answer about when and where he will be restored to the diplomatic service. He notes that Squiers was separated from the service due to his own offenses, but the government intends to restore him to service because his removal was an excessive punishment.

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Creation Date

1906-02-10

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt tells Senator Platt that he would like to do what he can for Mr. Skinner, but there are very few appointment opportunities at present.

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1906-02-13

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt informs Senator Platt that it is necessary to hurry the appointment of the new district attorney as he will have to begin his tenure by undertaking “one of the most important suits that has been undertaken” by the Department of Justice. Roosevelt believes that Henry L. Stimson is the best man for the position, and Stimson has said he will accept if he is offered the position. Roosevelt hopes that Platt can support him.

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1906-01-07

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt informs Senator Platt that Attorney General William H. Moody has told him that his appropriation will not allow him to appoint another Assistant District Attorney. Further more, Francis J.  Carmody is “strikingly unfit” to serve in that position, and appointing him would be a scandal.

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Creation Date

1905-12-21

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt tells Senator Platt that he thinks he can place Cabot Ward. He asks Platt not to commit himself to the candidate Christopher Columbus Shayne favors, or to any other candidates, until Roosevelt has a chance to speak with him.

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1905-12-18

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt informs Senator Platt that several well-known Republicans in New York do not believe that Representative Jacob Van Vechten Olcott is the proper man to put forward for Chairman of the Republican county organization. Roosevelt makes it clear that he does not want to dictate who should be chairman and is merely providing his opinion. He believes that whoever is chosen should be “a man of the highest character and reputation” who possesses the independence necessary to conduct the affairs with efficiency and integrity. Roosevelt believes it is more important to focus on finding a man of this type, rather than on naming a specific person.

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Creation Date

1905-11-23