Letter from Thomas J. Jackson to Theodore Roosevelt
Thomas J. Jackson clarifies that he is not an applicant for a position.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-26
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Employees--Appointment, qualifications, tenure, etc.
Letter from John W. Cary to Theodore Roosevelt
John W. Cary believes that Vice President Roosevelt will oppose Senator Hanna dictating federal patronage. He encloses information on his effort to secure a position against Hanna’s recommendation that required the intervention of President McKinley.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-25
Letter from Walter Howard Loving to Theodore Roosevelt
Walter Howard Loving has heard that African Americans will not be commissioned to serve with Filipino troops in the Philippines. As such, he requests an appointment as a messenger in the United States Senate.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-25
Letter from Mrs. Morse to Theodore Roosevelt
Mrs. Morse requests Vice President Roosevelt’s help acquiring a position in a courthouse.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-25
Letter from Gifford Pinchot to Theodore Roosevelt
Gifford Pinchot sends Vice President Roosevelt a copy of D. C. Middleton’s letter as well as Pinchot’s reply. Pinchot will appoint the friend of Assemblyman Allds on Middleton’s recommendation, but will give strict instructions to discharge him if he is found to be incompetent.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-05-11
Letter from Gifford Pinchot to D. C. Middleton
Gifford Pinchot is pleased that Governor Benjamin B. Odell has approved the $8500 for the Division of Forestry. Pinchot will appoint an unnamed man based on D. C. Middleton’s recommendation, but the man must maintain satisfactory work performance. Pinchot is glad that Middleton was pleased with the report on Township 40 and will be happy to distribute to any names that Middleton forwards to him.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-05-11
Letter from William E. Chandler to John Davis Long
Senator Chandler tells Secretary of the Navy Long that Commodore Howell was “oppressively and wickedly treated” by the Navy Department and by Admiral John Grimes Walker. Chandler wants Long to treat Howell fairly and give him a squadron when it is his turn.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1897-09-25
Letter from John Scott to Theodore Roosevelt
John Scott appeals to Theodore Roosevelt for a job on the train.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1891-04-09
Letter from John W. Cary to William McKinley
John W. Cary claims that he collected funds for the Wimberly Combine of New Orleans, Louisiana, at the direction of Henry Demas. There was an understanding that the people who donated would be appointed to federal positions and Cary would also receive an appointment for his work. No one has received an appointment and Cary has been threatened with prosecution. Cary suggests that if President McKinley looks into the matter the people will be given back their money.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1898-11-07
Letter from Thomas Collier Platt to Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Platt is not familiar with P. P. Casey and is unsure if he resides in New York City, or is a pastor at a New York church. However, he has no objections to Casey’s appointment as a military chaplain.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-12