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Letter noted as canceled. Senator George E. Green has been making threats about what he will do if indicted. Green has considerable political and financial backing in New York. President Roosevelt thinks that someone should be brought in to prosecute Green and suggests Thomas Franklin Conway.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-28
President Roosevelt denies ordering the indictment of Senator George E. Green or ordering that someone should not be indicted, assuring that anyone who is guilty will be prosecuted. Roosevelt states that he will see District Attorney George B. Curtiss if he has information regarding the case but not if his visit relates to the welfare of the party or Roosevelt’s success.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-08
At the direction of President Roosevelt, Benjamin F. Barnes forwards to Postmaster General Payne a letter from George E. Green.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-15
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1901-10-17
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President Roosevelt tells Senator Lodge that Mr. Lane could not be appointed to the position Lodge was discussing, as it must go to someone from Maryland or Delaware. He as instead appointed General Felix Agnus. Roosevelt has been concerned about the conviction of Lodge’s private secretary, Robert G. Proctor. Other cases with far more evidence of wrongdoing have resulted in acquittals, and Roosevelt believes the verdict in Proctor’s case was politically motivated. He comments that the present Congress has had a better record than any other Congress he knows of, but that he is wary for a “smash” in the following sessions.
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1906-07-03
District Attorney William J. Youngs has expressed concern to President Roosevelt that indictments of Senator George E. Green and George W. Beavers would result as the one against James N. Tyner did. Roosevelt asks Assistant Attorney General Charles Henry Robb to talk with Youngs about the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-20
President Roosevelt would like to see Ernest E. Baldwin, Assistant District Attorney in New York, removed for his actions in the Post Office cases. It appears that there is a large group of politicians, connected politically and financially, protecting State Senator George E. Green. President Roosevelt would like drastic action taken to secure Green and bring him to trial.
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1903-10-21
Secretary of War Root is in London with the Alaska Boundary Tribunal and President Roosevelt provides updates on various events and political issues in the United States including the post office scandal, State Senator Greene, and political candidates.
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1903-10-03
Postmaster General Payne updates President Roosevelt on the state of the post office investigation. Charles J. Bonaparte and Holmes Conrad have been away for the summer, and have not been consulted yet, although the investigation has proceeded in the meantime. Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Joseph L. Bristow has a large number of cases pending in the District Attorney’s office, waiting to go before a grand jury. Indictments are expected, and Payne does not believe that it would be wise for the government to publicly release information on the investigation before the grand jury has finished.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-08
Note with shorthand notation and statement that the letters are in the care of George E. Green.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-28
Alfred Spring recommends appointing a new postmaster in Fredonia, New York. Spring is doubtful of Republicans carrying New York in the upcoming election. He recommends that President Roosevelt make national affairs and his administration’s policies the main issues of his presidential campaign.
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1904-02-02
Attorney General Knox responds to President Roosevelt’s inquiry concerning the conduct of District Attorney George B. Curtiss of Binghamton in regard to a case involving New York state Senator George E. Green. Knox defends Curtiss’s behavior.
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1903-10-21
Assistant Postmaster General Bristow encloses his letter to Walter S. Mayer and Mayer’s response. Bristow is confident that Mayer is being truthful and believes that District Attorney George B. Curtiss “put an improper construction” on a remark made by Mayer. Bristow suggests that Curtiss repeating Mayer’s remarks indicates a “mischief-making spirit.”
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1903-10-12
Walter S. Mayer denies making statements to District Attorney George B. Curtiss to the effect that President Roosevelt ordered the indictment of George E. Green. He also denies being a Democrat seeking to damage the Roosevelt administration. Mayer summarizes his conversation with Curtiss from his point of view.
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1903-10-10
There has been a report that Walter S. Mayer stated to District Attorney George B. Curtiss that George E. Green had offended President Roosevelt and Roosevelt ordered Green’s indictment. As a Democrat, Mayer may be attempting to create problems for the Roosevelt administration. Assistant Postmaster General Bristow requests a statement regarding these allegations.
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1903-10-10
John W. Dwight has heard a rumor that President Roosevelt ordered the indictment of George E. Green which is damaging Roosevelt’s popularity among Green’s many friends in New York. Dwight suggests Roosevelt consult with District Attorney George B. Curtiss about the case.
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1903-10-07
Acting Attorney General Hoyt directed Examiner Taylor to prepare a report for United States Marshal D. C. Bailey’s case. Other indictments can be used to prosecute State Senator George E. Green if the Commissioner at Binghamton should discharge Green. Employment of special counsel for the case can be held up until the return of Attorney General Philander C. Knox.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-29
While meeting with Senator Platt, Senator George E. Green’s issue was mentioned and Nevada N. Stranahan assured Platt that President Roosevelt would not allow indictments without strong evidence. Platt was pleased and requested that Colonel Dunn be informed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-28
Postmaster General Payne realizes that President Roosevelt has received reports regarding the investigation of the offices of the First Assistant Postmaster General in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. Payne will submit a full report very soon. He is also optimistic about the investigation in the New York office and trusts that the grand jury will hand down indictments soon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-18
List of questions submitted to George E. Green regarding payments given to George W. Beavers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-17