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Senator Platt writes to President Roosevelt regarding the service of Commissioner of Patents Frederick Innes Allen. Platt believes Allen has been a successful appointment and cites the opinions of Senators Orville Hitchcock Platt, Alfred B. Kittredge, and Louis E. McComas as well.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-27
Senator Platt informs President Roosevelt that Commissioner of Patents Frederick Innes Allen has written the attached letter letter. Platt also does not support Allen’s removal, and states that Commissioner Allen has a creditable record. Platt knows President Roosevelt will not make a change without consulting him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-17
President Roosevelt has learned that Secretary of the Interior Ethan A. Hitchcock holds Commissioner of Patents Frederick Innes Allen in high regard, similar to Senator Platt. Roosevelt says, therefore, that the White House will announce that Allen is to continue in his position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-01
President Roosevelt informs Senator Platt of the grave complaint against Commissioner of Patents Frederick Innes Allen. While people agree Allen’s intentions are good, the consensus is that he lacks the ability to provide satisfactory service. Roosevelt did not want to act on the matter before seeing Platt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-18
President Roosevelt is unsure if William Blumenthal can be transferred. He will carefully consider Senator Platt’s thoughts on Commissioner of Patents Frederick Innes Allen. While John Clay Davies is a good man, Roosevelt feels William D. Murphy is more qualified for the assistant secretary of the Treasury position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-20
Senator Platt asks President Roosevelt if it is possible for Commissioner of Patents Frederick Innes Allen and his wife to receive invitations to the Diplomatic Reception on December fourth. The Allens were planning to take guests to the reception, but their guests have been invited and they have not.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-23