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William D. Washburn has heard rumors that William Rush Merriam, a former Governor of Minnesota, is seeking an “important public position.” Washburn suggests an investigation into Merriam’s political and business record be conducted before President Roosevelt offers Merriam any position.
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1902-01-06
D. M. Carman seeks an exoneration, or at least a synopsis of the relevant records, related to a wrong that has tarnished his reputation.
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1902-01-02
D. M. Carman was arrested for engaging in an illicit trade with Filipino insurgents. He was released on bail and has not faced trial. Carman has declared his innocence of the charges and appealed to President Roosevelt for assistance in clearing his name.
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1902-01-02
Representative Lacey disagrees with Secretary of the Interior Ethan Allen Hitchcock’s report about Albert E. Rose, receiver of the land office at St. Michael, Alaska. Lacey will talk further with President Roosevelt when he returns to Washington, D.C.
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1901-12-21
Senator Bard requests further inquiry into the charges he made against John C. Lynch, Collector of Internal Revenue at San Francisco. For further evidence against Lynch, Bard suggests looking into the employment of Bert M. Thomas in San Francisco and the investigation conducted by Luther A. Thrasher.
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1901-12-19
John William Griggs recommended that President McKinley remove U.S. Marshal Leander J. Bryan from office, but McKinley was unable to find a suitable replacement. Recommendations were based on the course and conduct of Bryan’s administration. Major Strong can provide information on the specific charges.
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1901-12-19
Special Immigrant Inspector Robert Watchorn has investigated “the matter at Buffalo” and the report will be complete soon. The report will show that John R. De Barry has “stirred up all this commotion himself” and Commissioner General Powderly recommends De Barry’s removal from office. The investigation at Ellis Island has shown poor management by Assistant Commissioner Edward F. McSweeney with immigrants being “ill-fed, ill-treated, and robbed.” McSweeney has been protected by the civil service and influential friends. Powderly hopes that President Roosevelt will reserve judgment about McSweeney until the report has been completed.
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1901-12-10
Records indicate that Agent C. P. Mathewson of the Winnebago Agency, Nebraska, is a good agent without any charges on file. Edward Rosewater complained about Mathewson because he would not recommend a change in the agency’s Indian tradership. The traders were investigated and found to be creditable. Rosewater’s complaints are politically motivated.
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1901-12-12
Commissioner General Powderly defends the transfer of John R. De Barry from Buffalo, New York, to a position on the border. He believes an experienced inspector such as De Barry will be much more useful at a border station then in Buffalo. Special Immigrant Inspector Watchorn has been sent to Buffalo to interview those that protested De Barry’s transfer and report fully on the facts of the case.
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1901-11-29
Nellie Crummer suggests that a trusted agent be sent to Tampa, Florida, to investigate conditions. She claims that M. B. Macfarlane and Postmaster Reynolds are unfit for their positions.
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1901-12-07
Nellie Crummer suggests that a trusted agent be sent to Tampa, Florida, to investigate conditions. She claims that M. B. Macfarlane and Postmaster Reynolds are unfit for their positions.
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1901-12-07
Archbishop Corrigan vouches for Edward F. McSweeney’s competency and integrity. He would consider it a favor if President Roosevelt would send a trusted individual to investigate the Barge Office and Ellis Island.
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1901-11-28
Acting Governor of the Philippines Wright urges Governor Joven to exercise his authority as provincial governor and investigate the complaint that has been filed against the Municipal Council of San Luis. The council is alleged to have refused to allow the assessment of buildings and land belonging to the Catholic Church, and to have ejected the parish priest from possession of those properties. If the municipal council has acted illegally, and if the parties refuse to restore the properties to the church, Joven must enforce the law.
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1901-11-20
Lemuel Ely Quigg encloses two newspaper clippings about the accusations against George R. Bidwell. The content of the articles stems from employees that Bidwell fired. Quigg asks President Roosevelt to refrain from action until he has investigated the matter thoroughly.
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1901-11-08
The name of the employee requested by President Roosevelt is Dudley F. Phelps. If Roosevelt speaks with George C. Tichenor, Tichenor will likely mention that Phelps confessed to wrongdoing during an investigation of the customs department in 1891.
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1901-11-11
Special Agent J. C. Cummings is out of town but can be recalled with a telegram. A subsequent note in different handwriting directs that Cummings be recalled.
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1901-11-11
Louis Tynberg is concerned about corrupt customs practices at the port of New York City. He states that an importer can pay money to have his goods automatically passed. Tynberg submits an account of one of his transactions and urges President Roosevelt to discuss the issue with Special Agent J. C. Cummings and to address the problems.
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1901-11-06
Representative Livingston asks President Roosevelt to investigate John R. Hudson’s case. Hudson had a claim with the Isthmian Canal Commission but was “rudely refused.”
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1901-10-18
William Allen White encloses two letters for President Roosevelt regarding the investigation into Cyrus Leland’s possible violation of civil service regulations. White has not contacted higher authorities as he is waiting to see if it is necessary.
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1901-10-21
William C. LeGendre read an article by William Nivison Wilmer about potential presidential candidates and he concluded in favor of President Roosevelt’s candidacy. However, Wilmer had issues with the pension question and LeGendre suggested to him that Roosevelt’s record shows that he would be capable of starting an investigation of the pension issue.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-07