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Abner McKinley encourages the appointment of Hermanus Ludwig Baer to the Board of United States General Appraisers.
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1901-12-11
Wesley M. Oler reviews the candidates for various appointments in Maryland.
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1901-12-11
Charles S. Gleed denies disparaging William Allen White. He considers White to be a friend. However, White is supporting Cyrus Leland and opposing Richard C. Kerens based on the opinions of his friends and not personal acquaintance. Gleed knows that Leland will conduct his office well and without scandal.
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1901-12-13
If Cyrus Leland is not to receive the appointment because of his civil service record then Leland should be given the opportunity to refute the charges. William Allen White is confident that Leland is innocent. The appointment of Wilder Stevens Metcalf will be viewed as a personal victory for Senator Joseph Ralph Burton.
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1901-12-14
Alpheus K. Rodgers, commanding officer at Topeka, Kansas, tells Representative Curtis that Wilder Stevens Metcalf is suitable to his regiment as a pension agent.
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1901-12-12
Wilder Stevens Metcalf will be an acceptable pension agent to all Republicans and “old soldiers.”
Commissioner Wright hopes to have William F. Willoughby confirmed as treasurer of Puerto Rico and has written to Senator Foraker. He would like George B. Cortelyou to inform Foraker that the Willoughby appointment is “all right.”
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1901-12-13
William Allen White requests more time to secure the appointment for Cyrus Leland. If the position goes to someone else, it will be viewed as a personal victory for Senator Joseph Ralph Burton and will increase partisan politics in Kansas. The many veterans of the state will also be angered if a Civil War veteran is not appointed.
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1901-12-13
James R. Sheffield would be gratified to be associated with the Roosevelt administration and appreciates the offer of an appointment as immigration commissioner. He would like to have a personal interview with President Roosevelt before making a decision.
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1901-12-13
Representative Rodey recommends Pat F. Garrett for collector of customs at the port of El Paso, Texas.
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1901-12-13
Lieutenant Weaver, Captain Bruner, and many other veterans recommend the appointment of Wilder Stevens Metcalf.
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1901-12-13
Senator Burton leaked a rumor of Wilder Stevens Metcalf’s appointment. Cyrus Leland will meet any charges leveled against him. William Allen White requests that the matter be deferred until his letter arrives.
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1901-12-13
It is expected that Wilder Stevens Metcalf will be appointed to succeed Cyrus Leland as pension agent in Kansas. Senator Burton supported Metcalf and the appointment will be a personal victory for Burton.
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1901-12-14
Booker T. Washington is concerned about Robert Lloyd Smith and his appointment. Smith’s enemies have brought many false charges, and if he does not receive the appointment his influence in education and other work will be destroyed. Washington hopes that the regular organization can be pacified to consent to Smith.
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1901-12-14
William Allen White and Marcus A. Low need more time in order to influence Senator Burton to withdraw Wilder Stevens Metcalf and endorse Cyrus Leland.
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1901-12-16
George E. Matthews thought that John R. DeBarry was being treated unfairly but did not realize that Terrence Vincent Powderly was opposing DeBarry. Matthews still believes that DeBarry is right and Powderly wrong but feels that it is “bad citizenship” for him to ask President Roosevelt to intervene.
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1901-11-29
It appears that Frank Willey Clancy will not accept Governor Curry’s appointment as attorney general of New Mexico.
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1907-12-01
Eugene F. Ware has no objection to his letter being read to President Roosevelt. Ware has no time to hold office and is not interested in the pension agent position. He supports Cyrus Leland for the position.
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1901-11-29
The Ghent, Belgium, consulship went to an Ohio man and James W. Gleed would like Stuart Henry considered as consul in Genoa, Italy. Gleed read William Allen White’s article on President Roosevelt. Many people are supporting Cyrus Leland based on White’s theory. At the end of page 2, White seems to have forwarded the letter on to President Roosevelt, with a note to read carefully the underscored words. White will be happy to give Roosevelt the facts about the suit mentioned if he wishes.
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1901-11
Abner McKinley advocates for an appointment on the Board of United States General Appraisers for Hermanus Ludwig Baer, his son-in-law. Before his death, William McKinley had promised to appoint Baer when a vacancy occurred.
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1901-11-30