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Representative George Edmund Foss has suggested that Theodore Roosevelt contact Senator Eugene Hale in support of appropriations for the publication of strike and lockout statistics.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04
Though the Post Office Appropriations Bill reduces the number of division superintendents of Rural Free Delivery, Senator Platt strongly recommends that William C. R. Hazard must be kept in his position as division superintendent of Rural Free Delivery for New York and New England. Hazard has been very useful to the State Committee and with the campaign this year, his assistance is “vitally necessary.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903
Postmaster General Payne informs President Roosevelt of the extravagance of Postmaster S. Davies Warfield in Baltimore.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-21
Henry Gassaway Davis, former Senator from West Virginia, suggests appointing two commissioners to travel to Central and South America to report on extending commerce and creating an intercontinental railway. If President Roosevelt is “favorably disposed,” Secretary of State Hay will request the appropriation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-01
Henry Cabot Lodge assures Theodore Roosevelt that President Harrison intends to stand by him. Following Roosevelt’s sojourn out West, the President will be able to ask for increased appropriations. Lodge thanks Roosevelt for his comments on a speech he gave.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1889-07-13