Government executives--Selection and appointment

Letter from Walter H. Johnson to William Loeb

United States Marshal Johnson writes to William Loeb regarding an enclosed letter from former Republican National Administration member S. A. Darnell. Johnson shares his thoughts about weaknesses in Georgia’s Republican Party, political corruption, political endorsements, and appointments of federal officials. Johnson then focuses attention on Darnell, who he suggests harbors negative feelings toward the District Attorney and Internal Revenue Department officers since they prosecuted his son for a work-related violation. Johnson also discusses Darnell’s failure to be re-elected to the Republican National Administration and his attempts to be appointed to a position.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-26

Telegram from John Hay to George von Lengerke Meyer

Secretary of State Hay asks Ambassador Meyer to arrange for the Russians to give President Roosevelt their plenipotentiary nominations. Hay adds that Roosevelt will keep quiet about Russia’s nominations until the Japanese reveal their nominations to Roosevelt. Hay mentions that after the nominations have been made, the peace treaty can be discussed.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-24

Memorandum from John Hay to George von Lengerke Meyer

Secretary of State Hay wishes for Ambassador Meyer to nudge the Russians into releasing the names of their potential plenipotentiaries to President Roosevelt. Hay mentions that Roosevelt will keep this information private until the Japanese reveal their potential plenipotentiaries to Roosevelt. Hay notes that the Japanese are said to be nominating high-ranking officials, and they wish for the Russians to do the same. Hay adds that the plenipotentiaries can focus on the peace treaty after the nominations have been announced.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-23

Telegram from John Hay to George von Lengerke Meyer

Secretary of State Hay mentions that the Russian government would like President Roosevelt to seek more details from the Japanese regarding their plenipotentiary nominations. Hay adds that Roosevelt intends for both the Japanese and Russians to go through with nominating their plenipotentiaries.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-21

Telegram from George von Lengerke Meyer to John Hay

George von Lengerke Meyer writes to Secretary of State Hay about a letter Meyer received from Russian Foreign Minister V. N. Lamzdorf. In the letter, Lamzdorf points out that the Imperial Government would like President Roosevelt to find out Japan’s viewpoint on an armistice and Japan’s plans for appointing plenipotentiaries. Meyer goes on to express his idea that both Japan and Russia should give their plenipotentiary nominations to Roosevelt, who will then share the nominations with each country’s ambassadors.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-23

Letter from George Robert Carter to Theodore Roosevelt

George Robert Carter sends President Roosevelt his resignation as 2nd Territorial Governor of Hawaii. Carter feels that his former business associates no longer support him in his political fight against the election of the “corrupt and immoral” nominee for county Sheriff, Arthur M. Brown. Carter had previously removed Brown from office. If he is elected, he will control the police force of Honolulu and the island of Hawaii. Carter wishes to explain the situation further in person to Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-19

Telegram regarding Japanese peace efforts

This telegram comes by way of Tokyo, Japan, and is written to reassure President Roosevelt regarding the Japanese government’s intention to appoint peace plenipotentiaries and assign them power.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-18

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of War Taft writes to President Roosevelt concerning a note from Chester Long. Taft does not think Roosevelt can settle a matter related to Joseph Bristow and believes Bristow should attend to his affairs until they can find an appropriate position for him.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-17

Letter from George B. Cortelyou to Theodore Roosevelt

Postmaster General Cortelyou writes to President Roosevelt about his concerns over the proposed appointment of Assistant Postmaster General Frank H. Hitchcock to a commission investigating the conduct of business in the executive branch of the government. Cortelyou fears the appointment will be perceived as a “combination” in the exercise of government.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-05

Note from Albert Beveridge

Senator Beveridge advised that no appointment be made for the Governor of Arizona until after the vote for the statehood bill.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-02

Letter from Thomas W. Bradley to Theodore Roosevelt

Representative Bradley writes to Theodore Roosevelt to argue for the confirmation of Major Edward S. Fowler, enumerating the reasons why Fowler ought to be confirmed. Bradley would like this done to save his own reputation.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-17

Memorandum from Goerge B. Cortelyou to Theodore Roosevelt

Republican National Committee Chairman Cortelyou writes to President Roosevelt about several potential nominees for consular and government positions.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-05

Memorandum from Goerge B. Cortelyou to William Loeb

George B. Cortelyou asks William Loeb to remind President Roosevelt about Virginia Assistant U.S. Marshal J. E. West. When Roosevelt speaks to James E. B. Stuart, who has been appointed U.S. Marshal in the Virginia office, Roosevelt is to discuss West with Stuart, since West has been described as an “excellent man.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-27

Letter from Blanchard Randall to Charles Bonaparte

Blanchard Randall wrote to Charles Bonaparte declining the nomination for an unnamed position for which to submit Randall ‘s name.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-10

Letter from John Mitchell to Theodore Roosevelt

Labor leader John Mitchell writes to President Roosevelt regarding the appointment of a new Commissioner of Labor. Mitchell would support the appointment of Treasurer of the American Federation of Labor John B. Lennon, but Lennon prefers not to have his name considered. Mitchell therefore recommends prospective nominee Charles Patrick Neill.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-10

Letter from George Gray to Theodore Roosevelt

Judge Gray clarifies why he previously suggested that Charles Patrick Neill would be better equipped than Edgar E. Clark to serve in the Department of Commerce and Labor.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-10

Letter from Eugene Hale to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Hale wants to speak with President Roosevelt before he appoints anyone to the Canada Commission. Hale adds in a postscript that he would like to hear Roosevelt discuss the merchant marines in his upcoming speech.

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Creation Date

1904-12-01

Letter from George B. Cortelyou to William Loeb

George B. Cortelyou forwards General Horatio C. King’s recommendation for an appointment in Vermont.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-30

Letter from Horatio C. King to George B. Cortelyou

General King recommends General Theodore S. Peck for the position of Collector of Customs in Vermont.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-28

Letter from James L. Davenport to Theodore Roosevelt

Deputy Commissioner of Pensions Davenport distances himself from criticism of Commissioner Eugene F. Ware. Davenport considers Ware to have been a very good commissioner. Davenport writes that the Bureau of Pensions was well run.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-17