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Attorney General Bonaparte reports on a controversy regarding the postmastership at Westminster, Maryland. Local politicians oppose Robert Garrett’s recommendation of Samuel K. Herr. Bonaparte had not known about any objections when he first reported to President Roosevelt on the recommendation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-14
Attorney General Bonaparte updates President Roosevelt on the political and electoral situation in Maryland, where he believes that William H. Taft will win by a slim majority. In some districts and counties, the Congressional candidates may outperform Taft, while in others, the reverse may be true. Of particular concern is the possibility that illiterate African Americans may inadvertently spoil ballots which have deliberately been made confusing.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-30
Attorney General Bonaparte has given William F. Stone some “fatherly” advice about supporting Robert Garrett’s candidacy in Maryland. Bonaparte believes that ordinarily, Stone would support Garrett, but he looks at things with a politician’s narrow view. Regarding “the St. Louis matter,” a telegram from Henry W. Blodgett suggests that it is too close to the election to arrest Robinson without accusations that they are abusing the law for political purposes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-31
Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte discusses the political situation in Baltimore regarding the vacancy for Deputy Surveyor of Customs and recommends that President Roosevelt leave the position unfilled until after the election and then appoint James Campbell. Bonaparte then discusses the political situation between Clarence C. Pusey, Abraham Lincoln Dryden, and John B. Hanna, recommending that Roosevelt suggest that Pusey wait until November 1st to take office, which would be considerate to William H. Jackson without offending Pusey’s supporters. Bonaparte also discusses whether two ships should make a trip to New Orleans or not.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-10
Maryland political appointments will be announced soon, and Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte, who acts as President Roosevelt’s advisor for Maryland, acknowledges that he has been approached by many candidates. Supporters of Charles R. Mace “are swearing vengeance if [he] is not reappointed appraiser.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06