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William Barnes asks Senator Platt to endorse the promotion of Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Hobbs to the rank of Brigadier General.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-17
President Roosevelt is unsure if William Blumenthal can be transferred. He will carefully consider Senator Platt’s thoughts on Commissioner of Patents Frederick Innes Allen. While John Clay Davies is a good man, Roosevelt feels William D. Murphy is more qualified for the assistant secretary of the Treasury position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-20
Senator Platt sends President Roosevelt a letter from William Barnes about promoting Charles W. Hobbs to brigadier general.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-19