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Charles S. Francis asks to be appointed to Austria-Hungary. Francis wishes to emulate his father John M. Francis’s diplomatic career.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-05
President Roosevelt informs Governor Black he has already filled the diplomatic posts. However, he may be able to assign John M. Francis to Vienna in a few years.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-21
President Roosevelt accepts Bellamy Storer’s resignation and plans to reappoint him as Ambassador to Vienna again, unless Secretary of State John Hay thinks it is better to simply not accept the resignation. He cannot guarantee a future transfer and may later appoint Charles S. Francis to the position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-09
President Roosevelt addresses Maria Longworth Storer’s requests. He intends to reappoint her husband, Bellamy Storer, as Ambassador to Vienna. There is no guarantee of a future transfer, and he may later appoint Charles S. Francis to the position. Regarding her plea to send Joseph Grew as the third secretary to Vienna, Roosevelt does not know him. He reminds Storer that individual appointments are not personal favors but reflections of his duty to the public and are based on qualification.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-09
Newspaper article supporting the appointment of Charles S. Francis as ambassador to Austria-Hungary.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902