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In a recent meeting between George W. Dunn, Republican Committee Chair of New York, and President Roosevelt, Dunn mistakenly referred to Roosevelt as “Colonel.” Roosevelt responded by saying “That’s all straight. That goes.”
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1901-09-26
President Roosevelt explains that Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte had at first recommended that District Attorney George B. Curtiss be removed, or that he be allowed to serve out his term without reappointment. Based on this information, Roosevelt informed John W. Dwight, J. Sloat Fassett, and George W. Dunn about the situation. Since then, however, the opinion within the Department of Justice has changed, and so Roosevelt no longer has any ground to not reappoint Curtiss. He understands, however, that William Barnes has been put in a difficult position because of this, and promises to look into the matter further.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-07-03
President Roosevelt shares with Nevada N. Stranahan, Collector of Customs in New York, that he feels Governor Frank Wayland Higgins is correct about suggesting John T. Mott as chairman of the New York Republican State Committee. He would have accepted several other candidates, but there would be too much opposition. Roosevelt will gladly back Mott and considers him ideal for the situation. He wants Higgins to take care of the matter immediately and asks Stranahan to contact William L. Ward and George W. Dunn.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02-15
President Roosevelt salutes Governor Higgins and encloses a letter that he sent to Colonel George W. Dunn, which he would like Higgins to keep private.
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1905-12-19
President Roosevelt may need to appoint another New Yorker, George W. Dunn, to succeed Isaac Taft Stoddard as Secretary of Arizona Territory. Roosevelt will fully discuss the matter with Governor Brodie in person.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-09
President Roosevelt asks Nevada N. Stranahan not to make any appointments until they can meet. Roosevelt would also like to speak with Stranahan on his attitude towards Frederick Norton Goddard.
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1902-01-09
President Roosevelt requests a letter from Frederick Norton Goddard so that he may have all the information about candidates for an appointment. In a post script, Roosevelt summarizes his understanding of the case regarding William Henkel, who is being considered for reappointment as a United States marshal.
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1902-01-02
Vice President Roosevelt shares his opinions about Senators Marcus Alonzo Hanna, Matthew Stanley Quay, Thomas Collier Platt, and George W. Dunn. His main supporters are farmers, upper class mechanics, small businessmen, and others who oppose populism.
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1901-08-27
The article reviews opinions on who should be New York’s Republican national committeeman. Governor Benjamin B. Odell supports William L. Ward or William C. Warren. Senator Thomas Collier Platt supports George W. Dunn. It has been reported that the Roosevelt administration supports George Rumsey Sheldon or George B. Cortelyou.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-06-07
Hamilton Fish comments on the outcome of the conference held regarding the leadership of the Republican party in the state of New York, with Senator Platt supporting the chairmanship of Governor Benjamin B. Odell. Fish suggests that there is “little reason to doubt” President Roosevelt will secure New York’s electoral vote, now that this matter has been settled.
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1904-03-21
Senator Platt shares a statement that was given to the newspapers regarding the leadership of the Republican party in the state of New York. Platt is to remain the active leader, while Governor Benjamin B. Odell is to be elected chair of the state committee at the convention in April. Platt and Odell are not to advocate for or oppose anyone in local leadership contests.
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1904-03-20
Governor Brodie discusses the possible appointment of George W. Dunn as Secretary of Arizona Territory. Brodie advocates for the appointment to go to an Arizonan instead of to Dunn, who is from New York.
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1904-03-14
The writer claims President Roosevelt’s administration is covertly attempting to influence several state elections including opposing Governor Richard Yates in Illinois, offering George W. Dunn a position in Arizona in order to remove him from New York politics, and supporting Senator Joseph Benson Foraker as the new Republican leader in Ohio.
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1904-03-13
Charles H. Betts urges President Roosevelt not to allow Governor Benjamin B. Odell to have the chairmanship of the State Republican Committee. Instead, Betts believes the chair should go to Colonel George W. Dunn. Betts warns that Republicans are on the side of Dunn and of Senator Thomas Collier Platt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-28
Governor Odell has taken up “the Convention matter” with George W. Dunn and will discuss it with President Roosevelt later.
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1904-02-16
Senator Platt has informed Colonel Dunn that President Roosevelt desires the state convention to be held early. Platt does not object but doubts whether there would be any benefit to holding the convention early. He notes that primary laws would not allow it to be held before the end of March.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-13
While meeting with Senator Platt, Senator George E. Green’s issue was mentioned and Nevada N. Stranahan assured Platt that President Roosevelt would not allow indictments without strong evidence. Platt was pleased and requested that Colonel Dunn be informed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-28
George E. Green writes to William Loeb about his thoughts on the current effort surrounding Grover Cleveland as the Democratic candidate for the 1904 presidential election. Green ends his letter explaining his involvement with the International Time Recording Co. and its business with the Post Office in an attempt to clear up any lingering rumors.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-05