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President Roosevelt informs George E. Matthews that Henry W. Brendel has held his position as collector for two terms. Except in exceptional cases, it is customary after two terms to nominate someone else to the position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-29
George E. Matthews tells President Roosevelt that he hopes that the rumors that collector Henry W. Brendel will not be reappointed to his position are untrue.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-27
Ansley Wilcox writes to discuss who might be the Republican nominee for Governor of New York. Mayor Erastus Cole Knight has been circulated as an option, but Wilcox does not believe this would be a good thing, as it could put the success of the whole Republican ticket in danger.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-30