Your TR Source
William Allen White reviews a plan to secure Cyrus Leland’s reappointment as pension agent in Topeka, Kansas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-30
A prominent member of the German foreign office is advocating for Hermann Speck von Sternburg’s return to a position in Washington, D.C. Sternburg is traveling to central India to view the British military maneuvers. He is interested to see the military developments since the South African War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-01
Jacob A. Riis read that Long Island City, New York, needs a postmaster. He cautions against the appointment of Adam Ackerman who is “absolutely unfit.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-01
Nicholas Murray Butler believes that Alfred Tredway White would be ideal for Commissioner of Immigration. However, White is in poor health. Butler has several matters he would like to discuss with President Roosevelt during Saturday’s lunch.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-02
Joe Murray informs Douglas Robinson that “the organization” is no longer opposed to Murray holding public office and will endorse him for any position President Roosevelt is willing to give him. In a handwritten note at the top, Douglas Robinson says to Theodore Roosevelt, “Dear T., Joe Murray asked me to send you this.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-02
William Allen White encloses papers related to the Leland matter in Kansas and several telegrams. He suggests that Senator Burton would withdraw his objections to Cyrus Leland if President Roosevelt would hint that the opposition is creating problems for him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-02
Ralph Waldo is confident that Senator Hanna will seek the next Republican presidential nomination. He is concerned that African American office holders will support Hanna as in many hold their position due to a recommendation from Hanna.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-03
The attached should be held for President Roosevelt’s attention when the Maryland appointments are discussed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-14
Nevada N. Stranahan has met with Senators Platt and Depew regarding his appointment. Seth Low also wrote him a cordial letter. Stranahan has also been pleased with the response of the press.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-21
George E. Matthews requests that President Roosevelt look into the proposed transfer of Inspector DeBarry from Buffalo, New York. Matthews believes there is still work for DeBarry in Buffalo, especially since DeBarry has done such an admirable job.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-23
St. Clair McKelway believes that President Roosevelt’s appointment of George H. Roberts appears justified after Francis Henry Wilson’s negative comments. McKelway recommends Jackson A. Wallace for the immigration commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-23
On behalf of Doubleday, Page & Company, Walter Hines Pages sends a check to President Roosevelt to express their appreciation of Roosevelt’s endorsement of the Wallihan book. In a post script, Page compliments Roosevelt’s actions and attitude toward politics in the South.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-25
Archbishop Riordan approves of Father Francis B. Doherty as army chaplain.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-25
James R. Sheffield hopes to have a recommendation for the chief of the Manila, Philippines, fire department by tomorrow.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-25
Lieutenant Governor Woodruff would have sent President Roosevelt an explanation last week but believed that Mr. Atkinson’s explanation was sufficient. Mr. White does not object to Mr. Roberts but is willing to help find another candidate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-27
Just like William Allen White, James Hulme Canfield is familiar with all the prominent politicians of Kansas, young and old. He did not suggest to White that a compromise was possible and wrote again to White to explain himself. Canfield does not agree that Cyrus Leland is a man of personal integrity. Leland has a reputation for bribing legislatures and taking in “boodle.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-14
James Sullivan Clarkson encourages and advises President Roosevelt on the treatment of African Americans in the South. He describes his experiences with the Underground Railroad and his efforts in the Post Office Department to further the cause of African Americans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-15
William Alexander Gaston believes that Mr. McSweeney is an excellent official but understands that McSweeney has likely made enemies.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-15
Ambassador Meyer has been an opponent of John Edward Charles O’Sullivan Addicks and approves of President Roosevelt’s refusal to recognize the Addicks faction in Delaware. He also approves of Thomas G. Jones’s appointment as judge. Meyer was very surprised at the South’s reaction and criticism of Roosevelt’s dinner with Booker T. Washington.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-15
Republican Party harmony has failed in Louisiana. Daniel H. Reese will send President Roosevelt some candidate recommendations that he believes will help the party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-15