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Letter from Charles William Anderson to James Sullivan Clarkson

Letter from Charles William Anderson to James Sullivan Clarkson

Charles William Anderson writes to explain his success in convincing a Mr. Smith to withdraw his application for the Hampton, Virginia, post office. Anderson argued, and Smith agreed, that they should not embarrass President Roosevelt by submitting applications for such offices (presumably from African American candidates), at a time when the Southern press is already unhappy with the President.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-20

A very simple question

A very simple question

The article expresses support for President Roosevelt’s actions in the appointment of Dr. William Crum as collector of the port at Charleston and in the closing of the Indianola, Mississippi post office, because of white opposition to the black postmaster who had served there for several years.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-06

Memorandum regarding Maurice E. Townsend

Memorandum regarding Maurice E. Townsend

William Loeb says that Maurice E. Townsend could fill a position with little work required. Loeb mentions that local Republicans from Townsend’s district “protested vigorously” against him being given a position in the administration. He has traditionally voted Democratic and did not even vote for President Roosevelt. Any debt that Roosevelt owed Townsend was satisfied with a job that Roosevelt provided while governor.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-26

Letter from Henry Lincoln Johnson to James Sullivan Clarkson

Letter from Henry Lincoln Johnson to James Sullivan Clarkson

Henry Lincoln Johnson supports the reappointment of Christopher C. Wimbish as Surveyor of the Port of Atlanta and he hopes that Clarkson can speak with President Roosevelt on the issue. Johnson argues that the people of Atlanta have a good deal of respect for Johnson, and that the only complaint against him is his race. A white man, Marcellus O. Markham, is being pushed by his brother-in-law Captain Lowry. Newspapers and politicians attest to the ability of Wimbish.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-29

Letter from Lyman Abbott to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Lyman Abbott to Theodore Roosevelt

Lyman Abbott supports efforts to assist African Americans in the South and wants to see equal justice for African Americans. However, he fears intensifying white prejudice by taking drastic action and does not believe the time is right to appoint an African American as Collector of the Port in Charleston, South Carolina.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-04

Letter from James Adger Smyth to George B. Cortelyou

Letter from James Adger Smyth to George B. Cortelyou

Mayor Smyth objects to the appointment of Dr. Crum as collector for the Port of Charleston on the basis of lack of qualifications and race. Smyth points out that Crum switched his vote at the Republican convention from James G. Blaine to Benjamin Harrison with the promise of a political office. Smyth argues that Crum does not have the business experience to handle the job. He also argues that an African American should not be in the position, especially in light of the Reconstruction era.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-10

Letter from J. C. Hemphill to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from J. C. Hemphill to Theodore Roosevelt

J. C. Hemphill lays out his reasoning as to why William D. Crum should not be appointed Collector of the Port of Charleston. His main reasoning is racially based. Hemphill believes having a “colored man” in the position would be “obnoxious” to most businessmen. He mentions Crum’s race extensively but also mentions that Crum is not engaged in business. Hemphill suggests that a white Republican could be given the position with little problem.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-11

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge is sorry to hear about the issue concerning the District Commissioner but as he is not sure what the trouble is, cannot comment on it. He supports West for the position. Lodge is passing along the recommendations for W. Cameron Forbes and thinks he will be a good fit for the public position President Roosevelt is considering him for. Lodge is impatient to see Roosevelt and discuss many things.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-08-09