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Attorney General Knox reports that no “colored men” have been appointed to strictly presidential offices under the Department of Justice nor have any white men have been appointed to succeed people of color. Two African Americans have been appointed to Department of Justice offices.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-30
Senator Penrose recommends the appointment of John S. Durham, an applicant for a judiciary position in an insular possession of the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-27
Senator Quay writes on behalf of John Stephens Durham, a former minister to Haiti, who is seeking a foreign appointment from President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-27
James Sullivan Clarkson hopes that a position can be found for Charles William Anderson. Sullivan has received a letter from Booker T. Washington urging the appointment of John Stephens Durham to an important position. Appointments for Anderson and Durham will be popular with the African American community.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-20