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President Roosevelt believes that Mr. Duell would be an “eminently fit appointment,” but it would probably prevent another New York appointment in the immediate future.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-04
President Roosevelt finds Senator Platt’s suggestion admirable.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-02
President Roosevelt has been going over the judgeship situation and is convinced that George Chandler Holt is the better man. Roosevelt regrets that their opinions on the matter differ.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-28
President Roosevelt strongly disagrees with Senator Platt’s assessment of George Chandler Holt. Holt has received a great deal of support, and Roosevelt will most likely appoint him as judge.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-25
After additional consideration, President Roosevelt continues to favor George Chandler Holt over Matthew Linn Bruce for the vacant judgeship.
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1903-02-24
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1903-02-18
Cortelyou, George B. (George Bruce), 1862-1940
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1903-02-09
Cortelyou, George B. (George Bruce), 1862-1940
President Roosevelt is considering the appointment of Regis H. Post as Auditor of Puerto Rico, and believes that Senator Platt will agree that Post is a good fit for the insular service.
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1903-02-06
President Roosevelt finds it impossible for him to make a “recommendation about the assignment to duty of a German officer,” particularly military attache in Washington, D.C.
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1903-01-30
President Roosevelt will send Senator Platt’s letter regarding General O’Beirne to Archbishop Ireland.
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1902-12-26
President Roosevelt is sympathetic towards General James R. O’Beirne and Corporal Tanner. He hopes that minor positions can be found for them.
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1902-12-22
President Roosevelt spoke with Secretary of the Navy William H. Moody regarding Admiral A. S. Crowninshield and is pleased to inform Senator Platt that Crowninshield will serve out his term of duty according to custom.
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1902-12-09
President Roosevelt will carefully consider the appointment of Charles H. Bonesteel Jr. to West Point. Roosevelt would like to show Senator Platt the endorsements for William J. Youngs as District Attorney for the Eastern District of New York.
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1902-11-21
President Roosevelt congratulates Senator Platt on the election success of the Republican Party.
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1902-11-06
President Roosevelt has received Senator Platt’s letter and the enclosure from William H. Burr. Roosevelt will carefully consider Mr. Burr’s claims.
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1902-09-16
President Roosevelt met with Sherman and he will not remove himself from the contest. Sherman will be a candidate unless President Roosevelt removes him.
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1902-08-09
President Roosevelt would like Senator Platt to correspond further with John Houk in order to gather further information on the situation. Mr. Clarkson will meet with Platt for further discussion.
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1902-08-05
President Roosevelt enjoyed having Senator Platt at Oyster Bay, New York and will consider the information on Colonel Dunn.
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1902-08-02
President Roosevelt would like to discuss New York politics with Senator Platt and offers to send a yacht to pick him up.
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1902-07-11
President Roosevelt cannot fulfill Thomas Collier Platt’s request regarding Admiral Crowninshield. Crowninshield is to command the European squadrons at the naval maneuvers off Culebra and Roosevelt places a great deal of importance on these maneuvers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-28