Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to S. N. D. North
President Roosevelt would like to appoint S. N. D. North as Director of the Census when Mr. Merriam leaves.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-03-24
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Merriam, William Rush, 1849-1931
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Knute Nelson
President Roosevelt has high regard for Governor Merriam but believes that George B. Cortelyou is the right man to take charge of the newly created Department of Commerce and Labor.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-02-12
Letter from William D. Washburn to Theodore Roosevelt
William D. Washburn has heard rumors that William Rush Merriam, a former Governor of Minnesota, is seeking an “important public position.” Washburn suggests an investigation into Merriam’s political and business record be conducted before President Roosevelt offers Merriam any position.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-01-06
Note on William Rush Merriam and Mr. Noyes
Census Director William Rush Merriam should not be trusted in state matters. He has a “small, malicious” following and is bankrupt. Le Grand Powers is a good statistician in the census bureau. Mr. Noyes is a “thoroughly bad man” and can be removed without repercussions. (The latter may be Arthur H. Noyes, district judge for Alaska, who was removed from office in February 1902.)
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-14
Letter from Henry Franklin Auten to Theodore Roosevelt
Henry Franklin Auten recommends John W. Casteel of the Census Bureau and encloses a letter of recommendation from Powell Clayton. Auten requests that Vice President Roosevelt say a word on Casteel’s behalf to Director Merriam.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-27