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President Roosevelt praises James Alfred Roosevelt’s political efforts and looks forward to discussing politics with him when he sees him. In the matter of the Tampa District Attorney, Roosevelt believes William B. Sheppard is the superior man to Edward R. Gunby.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-19
President Roosevelt tells Clark Howell that his opinion carries great weight, but he cannot commit to supporting Edward R. Gunby until he knows who the other candidates are. Roosevelt will take the matter up with Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte. Roosevelt thinks he recalls hearing negative information about Gunby, but he could be mistaken.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-04
President Roosevelt asks Joseph Robinson Parrott to gather information about M. B. MacFarlane, the collector of customs in Tampa, Florida.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-14
James Alfred Roosevelt recommends Edward R. Gunby of Tampa, Florida, for appointment to the federal judgeship there. Roosevelt describes Gunby’s qualifications and characteristics to his cousin, President Roosevelt. Roosevelt is taking an interest in local Tampa politics as “an outsider.” Roosevelt tells people who ask about a third term for President Roosevelt that he thinks the president will not run again.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-15
Clark Howell recommends his friend, Edward R. Gunby, for an appointment to a position in the South.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-20
Lieutenant Governor Woodruff provides his opinion on candidates for several different appointments, including postmaster and justice of the peace for Washington, D.C.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-30
Lafayette B. Gleason recommends Edward R. Gunby as a staunch Republican who gave speeches supporting President Roosevelt and other Republicans during the campaign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-26