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President Roosevelt asks Postmaster General Meyer to send the appointments Representative-Elect John Motley Morehead has recommended for the postmasters in Mt. Airy and Elkin, North Carolina.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-15
President Roosevelt has received James E. Shepard’s letter, as well as the various letters attesting to Shepard’s character and praising his work. While Roosevelt cannot speak personally about Shepard’s ability to establish the school he proposes, he says that the plan is an admirable one and wishes Shepard success.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-18
President Roosevelt has spoken with many members of the Republican National Committee, and plans to speak with several more. Roosevelt also asks Augustus Peabody Gardner to seek assurances from still other members of the Committee.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-10
Senator Dixon reviews Theodore Roosevelt’s popularity as a presidential candidate in several areas of the country. He has been working with the press to encourage support for Roosevelt. Dixon suggests that a clearinghouse or headquarters be created for the Roosevelt campaign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-02-11
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-04
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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S. S. McNinch is concerned about the Republican Party’s political outlook under President William H. Taft’s leadership. Taft is unpopular in North Carolina due to his selection of Democrats for important positions, reciprocity, and not supporting Theodore Roosevelt’s policies. He believes that “the whole country will go Democratic” unless proper leadership is given and wishes Roosevelt were a candidate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-18
President-Elect Taft advises President Roosevelt to “go slow” about an appointment for judge in North Carolina due to the politics involved. Taft advises against the appointment of H. F. Seawell, and points out the influence of the Southern Railway Company and Seaboard Air Line Railroad on multiple North Carolina statesmen.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-17
Assistant Attorney General Cooley recommends Harry Skinner, current Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, to President-Elect Taft for the appointment as District Judge. Cooley cites Skinner’s handling of Internal Revenue Service cases as evidence of his qualification and notes that he was an “outspoken Taft man” despite popular support for Secretary of the Treasury George B. Cortelyou. Cooley hopes he has not troubled Taft with the letter, as he has already communicated its contents to President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-11
Secretary of War Taft acknowledges receipt of William Loeb’s letter and the enclosures. Taft returns the envelope marked “Boss Loeb” and teases that people are “getting on to” the power that Loeb wields. Taft lists the members of the Republican National Committee about whom his presidential campaign wants to know more. He is interested in what will happen in regards to the New York Post Office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-09
Frank H. Hitchcock, Secretary of War William H. Taft’s campaign manager, has allegedly been using federal patronage positions to drive political support for Taft’s candidacy. As a response to this, a number of United States Senators who oppose President Roosevelt have rejected federal appointments in Ohio, Oklahoma, and North Carolina in an effort to hinder Roosevelt and Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-16