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Batt, Edwin A., 1867-1919

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

President Roosevelt is having difficulties with appointments and nominations for Cleveland, Ohio. The appointments are Charles C. Dewstoe as postmaster and Edwin A. Batt for appraiser of merchandise. The removal of Charles E. Benham as deputy collector is also drawing protests. A secret service agent should be sent to investigate the situation.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-11

Letter from Theodore E. Burton to Theodore Roosevelt

Representative Burton discusses political appointments in Cleveland, Ohio, including the re-appointment of Charles C. Dewstoe as postmaster, and appointments of Edwin A. Batt as Appraiser of Merchandise and Frank M. Chandler, United States Marshal, Northern District of Ohio. Senator Foraker had seemed favorable to the appointments but has since withdrawn his approval. Burton hopes a settlement can be negotiated on these appointments soon.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-25