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Moses A. Gunst has forwarded a statement from Mr. Theobold, who claims that Major Plumley and George R. Bidwell are working against President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-01
Moses A. Gunst encloses a statement from a man named Theobold, which asserts that Major Plumley and George R. Bidwell are working against President Roosevelt. Gunst also relates that at the Criterion Club in New York, 36 out of 38 members voted that they preferred Roosevelt to Alton B. Parker.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-01
President Roosevelt has become aware of articles in the Evening Post regarding George R. Bidwell and statements in the press attributed to Lieutenant Governor Woodruff. He feels this coverage alters the situation of the New York collectorship and will require a response from Woodruff.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-25
President Roosevelt will fix the date for a dinner with Senator Platt, Seth Low, and Governor Odell at Platt’s convenience. He also hopes that Platt noticed no mention was made by the White House of the “Bidwell-Stranahan business.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-16
New York Representative Parsons confirms a scheduled appointment with President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill. Parsons will be uncomfortable with New York City Postmaster William R. Willcox in attendance, as he will be naming Willcox’s successor. This topic has been the subject of negative press coverage and pressure from businessmen to appoint Edward M. Morgan. Parsons returns several letters to William Loeb.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-02
F. Norton Goddard urges Theodore Roosevelt to remove Cornelius Van Cott from his position as postmaster of New York City due to his corrupt practices. Goddard states the Republican Party’s poor image is spreading throughout the country.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-02
It has been arranged for George R. Bidwell to resign and be replaced by Nevada N. Stranahan on April 1, 1902.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-13
Henry H. Smith asks President Roosevelt to delay submitting Smith’s communication to Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gage. He assures Roosevelt he does not have any quarrels with George R. Bidwell; however, Bidwell has led Gage astray on certain issues.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-21
President Roosevelt has had several meetings with individuals interested in the federal officeholders of New York City. It appears likely that a “shake-up” is imminent with these appointments.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-07
F. Norton Goddard notifies George B. Cortelyou that Herbert Parsons is opposed to George R. Bidwell’s reappointment as Collector of the Port of New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-12
F. Norton Goddard asks Roosevelt to not consider his opinion on reappointing George R. Bidwell as Collector of the Port of New York. Goddard explains that due to interference on the part of Bidwell’s friends, his standing in the Union League Club is at stake and “there are other considerations of even more general importance.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-10
Horace White was not informed about George R. Bidwell’s interference with the Steele Douglas contest. He apologizes for publishing incorrect information.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-04
The Evening Sun is running a pledge made by President Roosevelt in Buffalo, New York, to continue the policies of William McKinley and is suggesting the pledge was broken by the dismissal of George R. Bidwell.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-16
It was Senator Platt’s understanding that President Roosevelt had decided upon the removal of George R. Bidwell. He will talk with Bidwell and ensure that Bidwell resigns by April 1. Nevada N. Stranahan has agreed to accept the collectorship.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-12
Governor Odell is concerned about the tumult surrounding the appointment of George R. Bidwell’s successor and he hopes President Roosevelt considers the matter very slowly. Odell would like to meet with Roosevelt to discuss the appointment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-11
F. Norton Goddard requests information regarding a newspaper article on George R. Bidwell.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-11
Newspaper article claiming that F. Norton Goddard wanted to be named collector of the port of New York, New York, and suggesting that there is a tense relationship between Goddard and George R. Bidwell.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901
Lemuel Ely Quigg encloses two newspaper clippings about the accusations against George R. Bidwell. The content of the articles stems from employees that Bidwell fired. Quigg asks President Roosevelt to refrain from action until he has investigated the matter thoroughly.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-08
The bank directors considered the appointment of George R. Bidwell but selected Edwin Gould, who is a board member and very large stock holder in the bank.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-02
Henry H. Smith provides information about George R. Bidwell, who is being considered for reappointment as Collector of Customs at the Port of New York. Bidwell was involved with the “Quigg Affair” and Smith notes several other violations of duty by Bidwell.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-21