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President Roosevelt informs Judge Cohen he cannot reopen cases that have been decided by the courts several times already, like that which Cohen mentioned in his last letter. Roosevelt has determined that James A. Jewell is a poor public servant.
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1907-02-01
President Roosevelt cannot accept the invitation of the McKinley Memorial Association of Toledo, Ohio, as he has already turned down several similar invitations. In the Jewell matter, Roosevelt has already made arrangements for James A. Jewell’s successor and will not give Jewell an extra three months.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-01
James A. Jewell’s resignation will be effective October 1, but President Roosevelt would be willing to offer the position on the Board of General Appraisers to Charles P. McClelland beforehand.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-30
President Roosevelt agrees with Secretary of the Treasury Shaw’s suggestion in the Jewell matter. The pass (possibly a railroad pass) is de minimis and returning it is not necessary.
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1903-07-18
President Roosevelt encloses the papers in the case of Colonel James A. Jewell, who is facing charges involving his “domestic relations.” Roosevelt is not satisfied with Jewell’s explanation and asks if he should wait for the divorce suit trial before acting.
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1903-07-07
President Roosevelt encloses a memorandum regarding potential action in the case of Colonel James A. Jewell and asks if Secretary of the Treasury Shaw’s judgment remains the same.
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1903-07-13
President Roosevelt believes that he can appoint Charles P. McClelland to the Board of General Appraisers if James A. Jewell is removed. He suggests renominating Denis O’Brien for judge.
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1903-06-24
President Roosevelt does not believe that Colonel James A. Jewell is fit to hold his present office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-26
If James A. Jewell leaves his position on the Board of General Appraisers, President Roosevelt would like to appoint Charles P. McClelland.
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1903-06-19
President Roosevelt is afraid that the evidence against James A. Jewell convicts him of “scandalous immorality,” and Roosevelt is unable to back him up.
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1903-06-09
The press has publicized President Roosevelt’s consideration of Charles P. McClelland’s appointment to the Board of United States General Appraisers. This has caused consternation for McClelland, as he has had to resign from the New York State Senate in response to the reports. Senator Platt asks Roosevelt to make his intention to appoint McClelland public at once, if possible.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-10
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw believes that Judge James A. Jewell of the Board of General Appraisers should be removed from the Treasury Department. He suggests how the dismissal can be completed around Jewell’s divorce proceedings.
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1903-07-17
Senator Platt urges President Roosevelt to speed the selection process of Charles P. McClelland to replace Judge James A. Jewell.
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1903-07-29
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw submits Colonel James A. Jewell’s request for an extension of time before his resignation from the Board of General Appraisers becomes effective, as he does not have sufficient resources to pay even the modest debts he now owes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-31
After talking with Wilson Shannon Bissell, Ansley Wilcox does not expect judicial action in Colonel James A. Jewell’s case.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-03