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Secretary of Commerce and Labor Cortelyou has received Arthur von Briesen’s suggestions regarding immigration matters. He believes that the commission proposed by Briesen could be instructive but would prefer to wait for the results obtained from the facilities currently held by the Department of Commerce and Labor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-14
Judge Ray is pleased to excuse Arthur von Briesen so that he may address public business.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-02
Eugene A. Philbin writes to President Roosevelt following a conference at Ellis Island with Arthur von Brisen and Emil von Schleintz regarding the immigration conditions at Ellis Island. Philbin requests additional time to prepare a final draft of their report.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-02
Newspaper article supporting the appointment of Arthur von Briesen to lead the Ellis Island investigation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10
Arthur von Briesen cannot attend lunch tomorrow. He will be in Washington, D.C., on Sunday.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-05
Thomas Roberts Slicer is making the case that Edward F. McSweeney has performed admirably at his position in the United States Industrial Commission and quotes a letter from Albert Clarke to do so. McSweeney has other supporters including Jacob Riis and Arthur Von Briesen. Slicer thinks that McSweeney should resign, but only after he has had the opportunity to answer the charges against him as an civil servant should.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-11
Jacob A. Riis supports the reorganization of the Immigration Department and the removal of Terence Vincent Powderly. Riis heard from Arthur von Briesen that he was being considered for Governor of the Danish West Indies, a position for which he does not consider himself qualified. He recommends C. T. Christensen as Governor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-17
Jacob A. Riis asks President Roosevelt to somehow recognize German immigrant Arthur von Briesen, who is feeling slighted because he is not a member of the reception committee for Prince Heinrich of Prussia. Riis encourages Roosevelt by adding that as he travels the Midwest, he is finding considerable support for Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-30