Witherbee, Walter C. (Walter Crafts), 1856-1922

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-01-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Witherbee, Walter C. (Walter Crafts), 1856-1922

President Roosevelt has received Walter C. Witherbee’s letter. As Witherbee’s term of service as Collector of Customs for the district of Champlain comes to a close, Roosevelt thanks him again for his integrity and quality of service. Roosevelt also mentions the recent visit of Witherbee’s relative, Frank S. Witherbee.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-16

President Roosevelt updates Walter C. Witherbee on the status of Witherbee’s resignation. Roosevelt had previously told Witherbee that he would accept the resignation on the qualification of his successor, but now there has been a slight complication. Roosevelt has decided to put Witherbee’s deputy, Frank H. Clough, in charge, and instructs Witherbee to turn the office over to Clough on February 15.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-07

President Roosevelt has received Walter C. Witherbee’s letter tendering his resignation from the post of Collector of Customs for the district of Champlaign. Roosevelt regrets that Witherbee will be leaving public service, and appreciates how he has handled his office.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-01-21

President Roosevelt has done as Walter C. Witherbee has suggested and told Representative George Roland Malby that he wishes Witherbee to stay until February 1. Roosevelt thanks Witherbee, who has served as customs collector for the District of Champlain, for agreeing to stay on so long.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-01-13