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Gowdy, John K. (John Kennedy), 1843-1918

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Rachel Sherman Thorndike

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Rachel Sherman Thorndike

President Roosevelt thanks Rachel Sherman Thorndike for the letter, and has tried to investigate the matter regarding Alexander M. Thackara. He discusses his thoughts regarding the appointment and promotion of people at American consulates, and promises that he will try to help Thackara, although he must also consider other candidates who are highly qualified for promotion.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Dudley Foulke

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Dudley Foulke

President Roosevelt expresses his frustration about the matter pertaining to John Lewis Griffiths joining the consular service. Although another Indiana man, John K. Gowdy, is leaving Paris, that does not mean that Griffiths gets to take his place when there are other men in the consular service waiting for promotions. Roosevelt informs William Dudley Foulke he will find a suitable position for Griffiths and promote him to Consul General later, if possible.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Report from Herbert H. D. Peirce to John Hay

Report from Herbert H. D. Peirce to John Hay

Herbert H. D. Peirce reports on specific conditions of United States consulates in England, France, Holland, and Germany. Peirce assesses the performance of the consuls general in these locations and suggests salary changes, reassignments, and suppression of ineffective consulates. Peirce focuses extensively on allegations of corruption and infidelity against Consul General Oliver J. D. Hughes of Coburg, Germany, and allegations of scandal surrounding Clergyman G. Monroe Royce and Consul General James H. Worman in Munich, Germany.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-17

Creator(s)

Peirce, Herbert H. D. (Herbert Henry Davis), 1849-1916