Alexander Hamilton United States Custom House (New York, N.Y.)

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary responds to Mrs. Callanan, a woman who appealed for Roosevelt to intervene in her husband’s dismissal as Inspector of Customs in New York City. Roosevelt sent the appeal to William Loeb, who noted that the man was “intoxicated” and “boisterous,” and the offense was so flagrant that he had to dismiss him. Since Civil Service rules require that re-instatement depends on the charges having been unfounded, there is no circumstance in which Callanan can be re-instated. Loeb noted that the decision is therefore final and he feels very sorry for the woman and her children.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-06

President Roosevelt does not intend to speak at the laying of the cornerstone of the new Custom House, but might be able to make another speech if Governor Odell deems it of great importance.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-08-19

Elizabeth E. O’Brien asks Theodore Roosevelt whether he could help her brother-in-law Charles E. Feeks secure a job. Feeks was employed at the New York Customs House for twenty-eight years but was dismissed on his sixty-eight birthday.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-05

Creator(s)

O’Brien, Elizabeth E. (Elizabeth Ellen), 1860-1933

Arthur Twining Hadley thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the letter regarding Hadley’s article. He expresses his appreciation regarding Roosevelt’s influence for implementing a fair Tariff Law.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-19

Nevada N. Stranahan discusses a situation at the New York Custom House. William Halpin has requested that Stranahan remove six men who were appointed by John Stiebling and substitute six others named by Halpin. Governor Odell is in favor of the new appointments because he believes that the current condition indicates “collusion with Tammany Hall.” Stranahan is “disinclined to permit changes to be made in districts where there is a primary fight pending.” He would like William Loeb’s advice about what course he should take.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-08

At the direction of the chairman of the Republican State Committee, James G. Graham requests that certain places in the Custom House credited to John Stiebling be vacated and the appointments given to Jacob A. Newstead.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-04

James Sullivan Clarkson responds to the letter Francis C. Travers had written on behalf of former inspector Lawrence J. Hanley. Clarkson informs William Loeb of Hanley’s poor performance in various positions but promises to look into the matter further.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-12

James Sullivan Clarkson reports that Mr. Rosenfeld has ended his connection with the office and will no longer be allowed to collect money from officials. The Civil Service Commissioners declared the case closed.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-02-10

William D. Foulke submits a report on the raising of campaign funds among New York custom house inspectors and efforts to promote the passage of a bill raising inspectors’ wages.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-28

Nevada N. Stranahan invites President Roosevelt to lay the cornerstone at the new customs house in New York City.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-08-18

Arthur O’Keefe hopes to receive an appointment to the custom house at New York City.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901