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Merrill, Clarence S. (Clarence Sidney), 1858-1945

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Benjamin Ide Wheeler

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Benjamin Ide Wheeler

President Roosevelt acknowledges the letter sent to him by Benjamin Ide Wheeler, President of the University of California, which has given Roosevelt all the information he wanted. He asks for Wheeler’s help in securing an appointment for Merrill, and would like California Representative Joseph R. Knowland’s support. Merrill will not pose a threat to Knowland and will only seek to administer the post office effectively for the good of the people.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Norris Gillett

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Norris Gillett

President Roosevelt informs California Governor Gillett that he does not want to appoint Charles E. Thomas as postmaster of Berkeley, California, in light of the opposition to him. Instead, Roosevelt plans to appoint Clarence S. Merrill because Representative Knowland says he is a good man and the only objection to Merrill is that the postmastership had been promised to Thomas.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-16

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Benjamin Ide Wheeler

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Benjamin Ide Wheeler

President Roosevelt informs Benjamin Ide Wheeler that he appointed Clarence S. Merrill to the post office as a temporary appointment, which may not be permanent if “the Senators are going to reject him.” Roosevelt states that he is going to consider “the real sentiment of the people” as to who should be postmaster, and notes that Charles E. Thomas was highly recommended. He also encloses a letter about the postmaster position in Berkeley, California, that he says is strictly confidential.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-11

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph R. Knowland

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph R. Knowland

President Roosevelt informs Representative Knowland that he only removes a man from office upon charges. Roosevelt did not select Knowland’s first choice of appointment because many people objected to his appointment. While Roosevelt will not revisit the issue, he will discuss whether Clarence S. Merrill’s appointment as postmaster should be permanent. Roosevelt pays heed to political considerations but not at the expense of poor conduct of a potential appointment.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-11

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph R. Knowland

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph R. Knowland

President Roosevelt explains to Representative Knowland that he can not support the appointment of Charles E. Thomas for Postmaster of Berkeley after hearing from Benjamin Ide Wheeler. Knowland had stated that Thomas resigned from a position after being promised the appointment, but this is impossible, as only Roosevelt can make appointments. Roosevelt has chosen to appoint Clarence S. Merrill, in light of the inadequacy of the postmaster who is being removed.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-03

Letter from Benjamin Ide Wheeler to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Benjamin Ide Wheeler to Theodore Roosevelt

University of California President Wheeler tells President Roosevelt that most Californians are eager to show their support for Secretary of War William H. Taft’s presidential bid. The Alameda County, California, political machine generally opposes Taft, but William F. Herrin has instructed these men to support Taft. Wheeler praises Roosevelt’s skillful handling of the Berkeley, California post office matter, which Wheeler believes has secured California’s delegation for Taft. He updates Roosevelt on other happenings in California state politics and advises him to do nothing for now.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-20

Letter from Benjamin Ide Wheeler to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Benjamin Ide Wheeler to Theodore Roosevelt

University of California President Wheeler informs President Roosevelt that he stopped speaking to him about the Berkeley postmaster position because he feels that it is “a matter for the regular authorities.” He feels the California representatives and senators know how well the current postmaster serves the community, and feels that Representative Knowland delayed the reappointment to assert his power.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-12-05

Letter from Benjamin Ide Wheeler to William Loeb

Letter from Benjamin Ide Wheeler to William Loeb

University of California President Benjamin Ide Wheeler tells William Loeb that the California politicians are not truly objecting to President Roosevelt’s choice for the Berkeley Postmaster position. They are merely attempting to delay the appointment to show their power and rebuke Wheeler’s recommending Clarence S. Merrill for the position. Wheeler tells Loeb to reveal to Roosevelt this seemingly “petty” information at his own discretion.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-12-05