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William Franklin Swan announces his retirement as collector for the United States Customs Service, Port of Biloxi, Mississippi, to President Roosevelt and thanks him for the appointment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-01
“Two old friends” of Judge Henderson of Biloxi, Mississippi, inform President Roosevelt of his death. Henderson was an old Confederate veteran, whom Roosevelt appointed as Postmaster. The friends would like to see Henderson’s son appointed to fill the remainder of the term, as he is the only support of Henderson’s widow.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-11-18
Edgar S. Wilson does not believe that Judge Henderson’s son is qualified to be the Postmaster of Biloxi, Mississippi. The opinion of the business committee is that the younger Henderson is wild, and the possible appointment was withdrawn. There is also discussion of appointing Henderson’s daughter, who has a good reputation in the community.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-11-29