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In a speech to the Mount Morris Republican Club, Representative Parsons advocates for his reelection as Chairman of the County Committee. Parsons stresses that he has the support of Governor Higgins and President Roosevelt and that those who oppose him, like Lemuel Ely Quigg, do so because he refuses to be the “tool of selfish interests.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-23
George W. Whitehead, Appraiser of the Port of New York, informs President Roosevelt that he has done as he was directed and informed Assistant Appraiser Harvey T. Andrews that any campaign contributions received from importers should be returned without delay. Andrews reported that to his knowledge no funds had been requested from importers except in the case of Edwin S. Lorsch, of the firm of Sussfeld, Lorsch, & Co. That money has since been returned.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-25
New York Collector of Customs Stranahan informs President Roosevelt that Appraiser of Customs George W. Whitehead will be visiting him about an issue of political contributions that has arisen in New York. Stranahan tries to explain the facts of the case, mentioning that a political contribution was solicited by Assistant Appraiser Harvey T. Andrews from an importer. While Stranahan believes this is not an actual violation of Civil Service law, he believes it is improper, and will speak with Andrews.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-19
Representative Parsons thanks President Roosevelt for the kind words. He is proud to have led those loyal to Roosevelt. Parsons describes the “terrorism” and “thuggism” that occurred during the recent district polling.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-19