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President Roosevelt was distressed at how quickly George B. Cortelyou’s appointment as Chair of the Republican National Committee was announced, since it did not afford time for him to consult with Senator Platt and others. Roosevelt believes, however, that Cortelyou is the best man for the job.
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1904-05-23
President Roosevelt writes to Senator Platt stating if Secretary Cortelyou goes on as Chairman of the National Committee, then he will consider “a far western man” as a replacement.
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1904-05-19
President Roosevelt regrets the problem that cost Edward Charles O’Brien a position on the Isthmian Canal Commission, but is pleased that he will be able to offer O’Brien an appointment as minister to Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic).
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1904-04-26
President Roosevelt has recommended James Russell Parsons as consul general at Mexico. He reviews several personnel matters in the Post Office Department.
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1904-04-08
President Roosevelt may submit the name of a personal friend from New York for the position of Consul General at Mexico. Roosevelt assures Platt that the nomination would not be political.
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1904-04-05
President Roosevelt congratulates Senator Platt on the outcome in New York, which Roosevelt believes is beneficial to the Republican party.
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1904-03-21
President Roosevelt has no power to make appointments to any positions under the Isthmian Canal Commission. He has sent the papers of Mr. Woodward and Mr. O’Brien to the commission.
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1904-03-16
Attorney General Knox will not alter his report and memorandum of February 6. In light of the report, President Roosevelt does not believe he can write a letter that would be desirable to Isaac Taft Stoddard. Knox’s advice is for Stoddard to resign and Roosevelt to accept the resignation without saying anything more.
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1904-03-02
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs Senator Platt that he has seen Captain George Elliott personally and has told Colonel Charles Heywood that as Platt’s letter to Roosevelt was personal, Roosevelt will “not act in any way on the final paragraph.” Roosevelt fears that unless some injustice is being done to Elliott, nothing can be done in the matter.
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1897-12-17
President Roosevelt thanks Senator Platt for the kind note and his efforts regarding the state convention. He agrees with Platt’s judgment in the Anderson case.
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1904-02-28
President Roosevelt returns Senator Mitchell’s letter. The only course open to Senator Platt seems to be to remain as chairman of the committee.
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1904-02-24
President Roosevelt has spoke with Representative Littauer and Postmaster General Payne regarding the appointment in Littauer’s district. The appointment will be made soon.
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1904-02-23
Alfred Noble was unable to accept the appointment to the Isthmian Canal Commission and President Roosevelt is pleased that the position can now be offered to William H. Burr.
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1904-02-23
President Roosevelt believes that William Barclay Parsons and Alfred Noble are the best engineers for the Isthmian Canal Commission. If either does not accept, Mr. Burr will be offered a position.
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1904-02-19
President Roosevelt suggests that the state convention should be called soon.
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1904-02-12
President Roosevelt requests a meeting with Senator Platt. He does not believe that the Republicans should nominate a candidate to replace Mayor McClellan in Congress as the contest would be hopeless.
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1904-02-01
The appointments have been made and there is nothing further President Roosevelt can do.
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1904-01-21
President Roosevelt thanks Senator Platt for the letter and requests the name of the banker.
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1904-01-08
The man President Roosevelt mentioned is John Appleton Stewart, president of the New York State League of Republican Clubs.
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1904-01-06
President Roosevelt is interested in what is going on in New York and hopes to meet with Senator Platt.
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1903-11-30