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Booker T. Washington would like to speak with President Roosevelt about the “Smith matter” and mentions that no African American holds a presidential appointment or position of importance in Texas.
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1902-06-05
Attorney General Knox forwards a letter regarding Robert Lloyd Smith, who was to be brought to President Roosevelt’s attention when a marshal was appointed to the new southern district of Texas. William M. Hanson has been appointed United States Marshal in the new district.
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1902-05-31
President Roosevelt’s letter on the appointment of African Americans to positions in the south is being widely commended by African American organizations.
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1902-12-25
John Carter Rose sends thanks for his reappointment and commends President Roosevelt on his speech.
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1902-05-31
John Woodbury asks if President Roosevelt can do anything for a classmate from Harvard, a Mr. Chapman.
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1902-06-03
Winthrop Chanler is pleased that his friend Penn Morris will be able to retain the position he holds in the Census Bureau and thanks President Roosevelt for his support. Chanler also conveys thanks from General Henri Joseph Brugère for the President’s hospitality.
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1902-06-04
Haupt and Purdy are being considered for a nomination in Minnesota and Herschel V. Jones would not endorse either of them for the appointment.
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1902-05-17
Senator Stephen Russell Mallory and Representative Robert Wyche Davis recommend Mr. Barty for Second Secretary at Havana.
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1902-05-21
Surveyor Clarkson thanks President Roosevelt for his appointment as surveyor of the Port of New York. Clarkson recognizes that there are multiple parties that opposed him, which makes him more grateful for the position.
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1902-05-01
Thomas Henry Carter encloses a telegram he received from E. A. Winstanley, chairman of the Republican Committee for Missoula County, Montana, defending the appointment of D. H. Ross. Winstanley asserts that concerns raised to Secretary of the Interior Ethan Allen Hitchcock about Ross are unfounded, confusing D. H. Ross with a different gentleman named Ross.
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1902-04-26
Arthur J. Shaw reviews the political situation and Republican party in Washington, which is generally favorable to President Roosevelt.
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1902-04-08
O. M. Tichenor reviews Indiana Republican politics and Lucius C. Embree’s potential appointment.
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1902-04-08
Joseph Bucklin Bishop looks forward to speaking with President Roosevelt and jokes about the consequences of appointing Mr. Williams.
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1902-03-31
Owen Wister encourages President Roosevelt to find an appointment for James Tucker.
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1902-03-18
F. Norton Goddard discusses New York Republican politics; including political patronage, Mayor Low’s administration, and several appointments. If Governor Odell moves Joseph Dickey to fiscal agent or some other position, Goddard would be interested in Dickey’s current role as Shipping Commissioner.
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1902-03-25
A. Grant recommends Charles M. Ferguson for an appointment in the newly created Southern District in Texas.
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1902-03-25
Tompkins McIlvaine agrees to accept the appointment if a more suitable candidate cannot be found.
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1902-03-26
Edward Van Ingen thanks President Roosevelt for inviting him to lunch and puts in a good word for Mr. Williams, who is being considered for an appointment.
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1902-03-27
F. Norton Goddard asks Roosevelt to not consider his opinion on reappointing George R. Bidwell as Collector of the Port of New York. Goddard explains that due to interference on the part of Bidwell’s friends, his standing in the Union League Club is at stake and “there are other considerations of even more general importance.”
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1902-03-10
Margaret McConvey intends to accept the position and is waiting to hear from George B. Cortelyou.
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1902-03-10