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President Roosevelt asks Charles Evans Hughes to read over the letter from Charles P. McClelland and advise him about the best course of action. Roosevelt feels that he would not appoint McClelland to the Board of Appraisers again after what he has learned, but does not feel that any of his perceived improprieties warrant removal.
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1905-12-19
President Roosevelt takes the charges of corruption against Charles P. McClelland seriously, and asks Charles Evans Hughes for specific evidence and testimony to prove his guilt or innocence.
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1905-12-12
President Roosevelt thanks Charles Evans Hughes for sending the testimony regarding Charles P. McClelland. He encloses a copy of a letter he sent McClelland and asks if there is anything else related to this matter that Hughes wants to tell him.
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1905-12-07
President Roosevelt confirms that Columbia University President Butler will stay with him on the night of the fifth. He says he has written requesting testimony about Charles P. McClelland and has received part of it already.
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1905-12-03
President Roosevelt is surprised at Elon Rouse Brown’s feelings regarding the action towards John Clay Davies and Charles P. McClelland. Roosevelt will provide more information when they can meet.
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1904-02-04
Senator Brown’s letter has concerned President Roosevelt but nothing can be done because Charles P. McClelland has already accepted the position.
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1903-08-21
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.
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1903-07-30
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
Grover Cleveland’s letter regarding Charles P. McClelland was decisive, and President Roosevelt informed Secretary of the Treasury Shaw to appoint McClelland if a vacancy occurs.
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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
William L. Ward makes several requests regarding appointments and positions in Westchester County, New York.
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1906-02-14
Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, would like to come to the White House to visit with President Roosevelt. He believes that Charles P. McClelland, member of the Board of General Appraisers, should be removed from office.
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1905-12-01
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.
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1903-08-10
Elon Rouse Brown pledges his support to Theodore Roosevelt’s success in the upcoming Presidential election. Brown was aggrieved at Roosevelt’s nomination of John Clay Davies for Judge in Brown’s district, and the appointment of Charles P. McClelland to the Board of General Appraisers, but these appointments do not harm Brown’s interests and he continues to enthusiastically support Roosevelt.
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1904-02-02
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw reviews potential changes to the Board of General Appraisers. He suggests the announcement of New York State Senator Charles P. McClelland’s appointment, effective October 1. Shaw has constant trouble with the board, and he believes Judge Henderson Middleton Somerville is the primary difficulty. Removal of Somerville would make room to appoint a southern Democratic, perhaps Rudolph Kleberg. There is also an opening for Republican, and Shaw suggests William Henry Eustis for the vacancy.
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1903-08-10
The appointment of Charles P. McClelland to the Board of General Appraisers at New York will take effect in October.
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1903-08-11
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
Grover Cleveland recommends appointing Charles P. McClelland to the Board of General Appraisers. Original and typewritten copy.
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1903-06-25