Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921

This article discusses Charles J. Bonaparte’s political views, revealing that he is both a Republican and independent voter. Subsections of the article include “Republican And Independent,” “Believes In National Organization,” “May Take Part In Campaign,” “What He Thinks Of Parker,” “Democratic Party Improving,” “Letter of Acceptance ‘Commonplace,'” and “Scores Parker’s Alleged Sponsors.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-18

Creator(s)

Unknown

Report on Charles J. Bonaparte’s speech to the Women’s Twentieth Century Club, regarding Civil Service Reform and the “spoils system.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-24

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Unknown

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about recent happenings in Washington. He and wife Edith have been socializing quite a bit. His favorite dinner was at Charles J. Bonaparte’s where he got meet Cardinal James Gibbons. He continues to fight for civil service reform.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1891-02-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about recent happenings in Washington. Roosevelt has begun to vary his civil service work, with his “chief ally” being Charles J. Bonaparte. He recently spent a few days in New York visiting friends. Their sister, Corinne Roosevelt Robinson, is having difficulty with her in-laws.

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Cowles, Anna Roosevelt, 1855-1931

Publication Date

2011-11-10

President Roosevelt tells his son Kermit about the guests they have been entertaining, including poet Madison Julius Cawein and his wife. Roosevelt adds that he has read more poems by Edwin Arlington Robinson. Other visitors included Prince Louis of Battenberg and his nephew Prince Alexander, who attended a state dinner and sat next to Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte.

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Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1905-11-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt and the Secretary of the Navy reviewing the fleet from a reviewing platform

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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1906-09-28

Creator(s)

H.C. White Co.

President Roosevelt, the Secretary of the Navy, two admirals, and the Presidential secretary during a Naval review

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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1906-09-28

Creator(s)

H.C. White Co.

President Roosevelt and Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte on the bridge, as sailors on the deck look on.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1906-09-28

Creator(s)

H.C. White Co.

President Roosevelt and Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte review the fleet from the bridge of the Mayflower.

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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1906-09-28

Creator(s)

H.C. White Co.

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These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. See the Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library Terms of Use for further copyright information.

President Roosevelt and Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte standing on the bridge of the Mayflower.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1906-11-14

Creator(s)

H.C. White Co.

President Roosevelt notes Holmes Conrad’s advice that there is insufficient evidence to convict Perry Heath or recall the Grand Jury. Roosevelt would like to know if Charles J. Bonaparte shares these views.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Charles J. Bonaparte and Holmes Conrad feel that the District Attorney should have laid the case before the Grand Jury. President Roosevelt would like to discuss the matter with Attorney General Knox and asks that Morgan Beach and Charles Henry Robb be invited to attend if possible.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Perry S. Heath has been implicated in the Post Office frauds. There is not sufficient evidence to convict Heath but Postmaster General Payne should have an inspector make a thorough investigation.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Draft of a memorandum which reviews the investigation into the Post Office Department, including a list of employees who were dismissed.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt finds Charles J. Bonaparte’s and Holmes Conrad’s report on the charges against Seymour Wilcox Tulloch to be damaging. It shows that the practices under Perry S. Heath, the First Assistant Postmaster General, were “reprehensible.” Roosevelt calls Postmaster General Payne’s attention to the report’s conclusions which state that the conditions have existed for two or three years. Joseph L. Bristow’s inspectors should be able to state definitely what has been going on.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Postmaster General Payne selected Assistant Postmaster General Bristow to investigate the matter regarding Mr. Rand. President Roosevelt would like Bristow’s report and the preliminary report of Charles J. Bonaparte and Holmes Conrad by August.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt would like Oliver E. Pagan to be thanked for his admirable work and requests several different memoranda from Assistant Postmaster Bristow to go along with his report. “All possible diligence” should be used to collect the information on Perry S. Heath’s case so that it can be submitted to Charles J. Bonaparte and Holmes Conrad.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt would like the report on Assistant Postmaster Bristow’s investigation submitted to Charles J. Bonaparte and Holmes Conrad so that their opinions can be taken on further avenues of investigation. Roosevelt has been pleased with the “evident thoroughness of the investigation thus far.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt wants the postal investigation to be thorough, complete, and closed as soon as possible. He encloses documents related to a Delaware Post Office matter where a senator wants a fourth class postmistress removed because she is “personally obnoxious to the senator.” Roosevelt would rather upset a senator than make it appear that the administration is using the post office for machine politics. Henry C. Payne is facing a newspaper attack relating to his business interests colliding with Post Office interests. President Roosevelt encourages him to simply state the facts of the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919