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William Alexander Gaston supports the reappointment of Edward F. McSweeney and suggests that President Roosevelt investigate McSweeney’s record before making a decision.
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1901-11-04
Booth Tarkington asks William Allen White to send his letter and an endorsement of his integrity to President Roosevelt.
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1901-11-05
Booth Tarkington sent William Allen White a letter recommending a male relative for a district judgeship in Indiana. He requested that White forward the letter to President Roosevelt. White was confused by the request and refused. He believed he returned the letter but it was never received, and since then he has received an “embarrassing telegram,” which he encloses for the President. White hopes this letter fulfills Tarkington’s request.
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1901-11-05
Booker T. Washington is concerned about rumors that George R. Koester, the revenue collector of South Carolina, participated in or approved of a lynching. If true, Washington hopes President Roosevelt will dismiss Koester. This action would indicate that lynching will not be tolerated and would encourage the African American community. Washington also discusses several potential African American appointees.
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1901-11-06
William Allen White urges President Roosevelt to appoint Cyrus Leland, over the objections of Senator Joseph Ralph Burton. He believes that Leland is a good man who will perform his duties well. In contrast, Burton cannot be trusted and will desert the President “whenever there is a dollar in sight.”
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1901-11-06
Governor Hunt is comfortable with the appointment of Mr. James or William F. Willoughby.
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1901-11-07
General Hale states that Sergeant Richard G. Holmes, previously of the 1st Colorado Infantry, rendered “efficient service” during his time in the Philippines. Due to his qualities and distinguished service, Hale recommends Holmes for any position Holmes believes he can fulfill.
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1901-10-30
Lieutenant Governor Woodruff provides his opinion on candidates for several different appointments, including postmaster and justice of the peace for Washington, D.C.
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1901-10-30
Senator Pritchard would like to discuss appointing Richmond Pearson to a position in the foreign service. He believes it is important to remember the southern Republicans when making appointments and Pearson is the best example of a southern Republican.
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1901-10-31
H. A. Shipman recommends Richard G. Holmes for a position in the surveyor general’s office. Shipman says Holmes has shown himself to be a hard worker of good character during his months working for the company where Shipman is a manager.
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1901-10-31
J. A. Small has known Richard G. Holmes for a long time and feels confident recommending him for any job of trust and responsibility. Holmes has many friends who would testify to his merits and capabilities.
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1901-10-31
Frank T. and William M. Dickinson recommend Richard G. Holmes for any position he would accept.
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1901-11-01
James Harrison Wilson recommends the appointment of Robert Houston as collector of the port in Wilmington, Delaware. He believes the appointment of Caleb Churchman would be a mistake as Churchman is not viewed as a leader in the community and his appointment would be seen as an act of “Addicksism.” Wilson argues in favor of balancing the distribution of federal appointments throughout the state as a means to temper the influence of John Edward Addicks.
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1901-11-01
F. M. Reardon certifies the credibility of Richard G. Holmes; a veteran of good reputation and political leader.
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1901-11-01
General Merriam asks President Roosevelt to review his military record before deciding against his request for a promotion. Merriam claims that General Arthur MacArthur has refused to provide a written statement about his conversation with William McKinley until after Merriam’s retirement, which would ruin Merriam’s plans for promotion.
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1901-11-02
Chief Justice Lore recommends Caleb Churchman for the position of collector of the port at Wilmington, Delaware. Churchman served during the Civil War and his son, Clarke Churchman, was killed at El Caney during the Spanish-American War. The Churchman family have been strong supporters of the Republican Party and Churchman is well qualified for the position.
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1901-10-25
If necessary, William Allen White can provide more endorsements for the appointment of Cyrus Leland. Should Leland receive the appointment, White would appreciate being allowed to tell him the news.
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1901-10-25
Lafayette B. Gleason recommends Edward R. Gunby as a staunch Republican who gave speeches supporting President Roosevelt and other Republicans during the campaign.
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1901-10-26
R. H. Ward encloses the letter of recommendation requested by Robert Lloyd Smith. Ward is happy to recommend Smith to President Roosevelt and believes if all the “colored men” in Texas were like Smith, the “race problems” would be settled.
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1901-10-26
R. H. Ward recommends Robert Lloyd Smith to President Roosevelt. Smith, an African American, earned the respect of every member of the Texas legislature and worked effectively across political party lines. Ward endorses Smith’s “honesty and capacity.”
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1901-10-26