Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John H. Mitchell
President Roosevelt has received a strong protest from Senator Simon against appointing George W. Bibee.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1901-10-19
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President Roosevelt has received a strong protest from Senator Simon against appointing George W. Bibee.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-19
President Roosevelt will hold George W. Bibee’s appointment until he receives the letter from Senator Joseph Simon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-10
President Roosevelt says that Senator Simon should be the one to make the inquiry regarding George W. Bibee. It is not up to the president to make the initial inquiry.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-31
President Roosevelt wishes to make clear that he did not promise Senator Mitchell the Alaska collectorship. Roosevelt asserts that the only promised appointment he spoke to Mitchell about was that of George W. Bibee. Roosevelt will carefully read Mitchell’s letter, then will plan to meet with Mitchell and Senator Simon together.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-12
President Roosevelt has informed Senator Simon that he needs to forward definite charges against George W. Bibee if he expects any action to be taken.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-02
President Roosevelt feels Senator Simon should be the one to make inquiries into George W. Bibee. If there is anything to be brought against Bibee he will hear it, but vague suggestions that there might be something to find are not useful.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-01