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Charles J. Bonaparte will meet with Holmes Conrad on Friday to discuss the case of Perry S. Heath and will submit his opinion to President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-07
On reviewing the government’s evidence, Holmes Conrad had concluded that although the evidence might be insufficient to find Perry S. Heath guilty, it was sufficient to warrant an indictment by the grand jury, who would then decide on the sufficiency of the evidence. The district attorney subsequently ruled the evidence insufficient, dismissing the grand jury, and Conrad does not believe any public good is to be gained by reconvening them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-06
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
Senator Thomas Henry Carter met with George W. Beavers and discussed the post office fraud investigation. Beavers believes the investigation has gone too far and will soon politically damage President Roosevelt. Along with a reported meeting between Beavers and Senator Thomas Kearns, Postmaster General Payne is increasingly suspicious of Perry S. Heath’s involvement in the post office fraud.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-25
This newspaper article discusses President Roosevelt’s investigation of charges against Comptroller Robert J. Tracewell. Roosevelt’s decision to appoint “two mugwumps” has been faced with some criticism, but the administration thinks that country will appreciate getting the matter out in the open. The article also comments on some of the findings by Bonaparte, who is one of the investigators in question looking into the Post Office affair.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-19
Postmaster General Payne informs President Roosevelt that he will be unable to deliver the Perry S. Heath investigation documents to Charles J. Bonaparte and Holmes Conrad by the time Roosevelt wishes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-01
Newspaper article faulting Postmaster General Payne for shifting blame onto President McKinley and Postmaster General Smith for the irregularities at the Washington, D.C., post office. Perry Heath is responsible for the irregularities and bringing McKinley and Smith into the issue is “in vile taste.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-19
Newspaper article discusses the possible effects the post office scandal will have on the upcoming national campaign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-19
Secretary of State Hay encloses Perry S. Heath’s reply to the inquiry regarding Mr. Van Morne.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-16
Senator Beveridge suggests that President Roosevelt write an “appreciative line” to Mr. Heath.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-31
William H. H. Llewellyn claims that Robert Bradley Hawley controls all federal appointments in Texas in exchange for delivering thirty-six votes at the Republican National Convention. He fears that this combination could be used against President Roosevelt and that unfit individuals, such as the collector at the Port of El Paso, are being maintained in their positions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-14