Telegram from Marrion Wilcox to Theodore Roosevelt
Marrion Wilcox congratulates President Roosevelt on the New York, New York, appointments.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-16
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Letter from George W. Clark to William Loeb
George W. Clark encloses clippings from Kentucky newspapers that may interest President Roosevelt. The articles are in response to the recent appointments of Mr. Lieberth and Mr. Craft.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-18
Letter from Lunsford L. Lewis to Theodore Roosevelt
As per President Roosevelt’s request, Judge Lewis provides his opinion on several appointments in Virginia. He speaks highly of Henry C. McDowell as judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia. Lewis thinks well of his local postmaster.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-18
Letter from William Allen White to Theodore Roosevelt
William Allen White argues for the appointment of Cyrus Leland and reviews the state of politics within the Kansas Republican Party. William McKinley promised to appoint Leland while James Hulme Canfield and Charles S. Gleed are opposed to Leland’s appointment for personal reasons.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-18
John Sergeant Wise appointment
The three commissioners that handle grade and damages in the 23rd and 24th wards of New York City will be dismissed due to their connections to Tammany Hall. The work can be done by anyone and John S. Wise Jr. is a suitable candidate that is active in politics and a Spanish-American War veteran.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901
Memorandum from William Loeb to Theodore Roosevelt
Representative Boreing told Mr. Halstead that Senator Deboe would consent to the appointments of Mr. Craft and Mr. Lieberth if he was given the chief deputyship.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-20
Letter from Fred P. Gordon to Theodore Roosevelt
Fred P. Gordon is acquainted with George H. Roberts and has confidence in him. However, he believes appointing Roberts as postmaster of Brooklyn, New York, would be unsatisfactory to the majority of citizens.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-21
Letter from James McKeen to Theodore Roosevelt
James McKeen is indifferent towards the appointment of George H. Roberts as postmaster of Brooklyn, New York. He believes the appointment would be seen as unsatisfactory but would not receive much condemnation. McKeen suggests several candidates that he believes would be more satisfactory. The general opinion continues to be that Mr. Sharkey is not of sufficient standing for his appointment.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-21
Letter from James H. Eckles to Theodore Roosevelt
James H. Eckels recommends William Penn Nixon as collector for the port of Chicago and suggests that Addison Clay Harris of Indianapolis, Indiana, be considered for the vacant circuit judgeship.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-08
Letter from Edward C. Linney to Theodore Roosevelt
Edward C. Linney provides an update on Kentucky politics. He recommends that President Roosevelt consult William O’Connell Bradley regarding appointments in Kentucky.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-08
Letter from Henry C. Payne to Theodore Roosevelt
Henry C. Payne recommends that President Roosevelt proceed with great caution regarding federal appointments in Missouri.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-08
Letter from E. Mont Reily to Theodore Roosevelt
E. Mont Reily recommends several appointments for Kansas City, Missouri, and the western district of Missouri.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-08
Letter from William Allen White to Theodore Roosevelt
William Allen White advises President Roosevelt against a compromise in the Burton-Leland problem. He believes that common sense and morality demand the appointment of Cyrus Leland.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-08
Letter from William Allen White to James Hulme Canfield
William Allen White believes that Cyrus Leland should be appointed to the pension position as had been promised by William McKinley. Senator Joseph Ralph Burton may be angered by the appointment, but he would be angry at anyone being appointed who was not of his own choosing. White reviews the many supporters of Leland.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-08
Newspaper article on F. Norton Goddard
Newspaper article claiming that F. Norton Goddard wanted to be named collector of the port of New York, New York, and suggesting that there is a tense relationship between Goddard and George R. Bidwell.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901
Letter from William Allen White to Theodore Roosevelt
William Allen White encourages the appointment of Cyrus Leland as pension agent. White examines other potential appointees for President Roosevelt. He also indicates that William McKinley had promised the position to Leland.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-10
Letter from Benjamin B. Odell to Theodore Roosevelt
Governor Odell is concerned about the tumult surrounding the appointment of George R. Bidwell’s successor and he hopes President Roosevelt considers the matter very slowly. Odell would like to meet with Roosevelt to discuss the appointment.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-11
Letter from D. D. Walker to Ethan Allen Hitchcock
D. D. Walker refused to write a letter of recommendation for Mr. Smith, the collector of customs at St. Louis, Missouri. Some of Walker’s associates wrote letters for Smith as they were unaware of Smith’s poor reputation. He has asked his associates to withdraw their letters and hopes that President Roosevelt removes the entire corrupt delegation of Richard C. Kerens.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-11
Telegram from J. A. Baird to John Campbell Greenway
J. A. Baird has applied to be collector at the port of El Paso, Texas. He asks John Campbell Greenway for his endorsement.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-12
Letter from Henry Plummer Cheatham to George B. Cortelyou
Henry Y. Arnett, a clerk at the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, was removed after improper conduct. Henry Plummer Cheatham asks if there is a clerk that President Roosevelt would like to receive the appointment.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-12