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Senator Dick has been attempting to contact President Roosevelt regarding his views on several political appointments in Ohio and requests that his recommendations be given as much consideration as those of Senator Foraker. Dick also apologizes for a misunderstanding in which Roosevelt feels that Dick has been disregarding his attempts at contact.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-13
President Roosevelt is having difficulties with appointments and nominations for Cleveland, Ohio. The appointments are Charles C. Dewstoe as postmaster and Edwin A. Batt for appraiser of merchandise. The removal of Charles E. Benham as deputy collector is also drawing protests. A secret service agent should be sent to investigate the situation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-11
Representative Burton discusses political appointments in Cleveland, Ohio, including the re-appointment of Charles C. Dewstoe as postmaster, and appointments of Edwin A. Batt as Appraiser of Merchandise and Frank M. Chandler, United States Marshal, Northern District of Ohio. Senator Foraker had seemed favorable to the appointments but has since withdrawn his approval. Burton hopes a settlement can be negotiated on these appointments soon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-25
Samuel W. Meek recommends that President Roosevelt encourage Senator Joseph B. Foraker to remove his opposition to the appointment of Charles C. Dewstoe as postmaster in the event that Edmund H. Zurhorst is removed from the position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-19