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President Roosevelt points Rodman Paul Snelling’s attention to an open letter that was published and defends his appointment policy, particularly appointing people of color.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-12
President Roosevelt was pleased to see Rodman Paul Snelling and the Mayor. Due to the publicity of the visit certain matters should not be discussed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-05
President Roosevelt would be pleased to meet with Mayor Rhett and Rodman Paul Snelling if they are ever in Washington, D.C.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-11
Regarding public offices, President Roosevelt defends his appointment to and removal of “colored men” and claims to have made this policy well known to the public through the publication of an open letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-12
Mayor Rhett is frustrated with newspapers writing harmful articles “built up on conjecture.” Rhett hopes to discuss the issue with President Roosevelt, though it is likely that he is already aware of this problem.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-01