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Mudd, Sydney Emanuel, 1858-1911

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Roosevelt is taking a hand

Roosevelt is taking a hand

In light of the Democrats attacking him for his stance on race issues, President Roosevelt is taking an active hand in the Maryland elections. He would like to see Stevenson A. Williams elected governor and has met with a number of Maryland Republicans at the White House to achieve party unity and elect Williams. In particular, former Postmaster General James Albert Gary and Governor Lloyd Lowndes had lunch with him in the White House. Lowndes’s name has been mentioned in connection with the vice presidency.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-12

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Attorney General Bonaparte updates President Roosevelt on the political and electoral situation in Maryland, where he believes that William H. Taft will win by a slim majority. In some districts and counties, the Congressional candidates may outperform Taft, while in others, the reverse may be true. Of particular concern is the possibility that illiterate African Americans may inadvertently spoil ballots which have deliberately been made confusing.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-30

Creator(s)

Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

President Roosevelt finds “quiet but deep satisfaction” in the Samuel Gompers and Sydney Emanuel Mudd affair. He updates Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte on Clarence C. Pusey taking office and gives guidance on handling Mary Tayloe Key. In a postscript, Roosevelt comments on the situation in Cuba and discusses presenting a naval medal of honor.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

President Roosevelt was amused by a newspaper article Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte sent him concerning the Cabinet, and is considering forwarding it to Secretary of State Elihu Root “for his prayerful consideration!” Roosevelt directs Bonaparte to follow whatever course he deems wise concerning  Paymaster General H. T. B. Harris, and is willing to leave him in office until after the next session of Congress. He is not able to follow Bonaparte’s advice on a different appointment, having told Sydney Emmanuel Mudd that he would follow his recommendation if he suggested a good candidate, and therefore being committed to Felix Agnus.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Attorney General Bonaparte has given William F. Stone some “fatherly” advice about supporting Robert Garrett’s candidacy in Maryland. Bonaparte believes that ordinarily, Stone would support Garrett, but he looks at things with a politician’s narrow view. Regarding “the St. Louis matter,” a telegram from Henry W. Blodgett suggests that it is too close to the election to arrest Robinson without accusations that they are abusing the law for political purposes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-31

Creator(s)

Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte writes to President Roosevelt that he received a letter from John Hanna about William H. Jackson’s reply to Clarence C. Pusey’s offer. Jackson replied that Pusey ought to take office when Dryden’s commission ends rather than November 15 as offered. Bonaparte believes that Pusey’s offer was a satisfactory effort. Bonaparte reports that the situation in Cuba, from a Navy standpoint, is “as satisfactory as the situation there permits.” He also writes of Samuel Gompers and the American Federation of Labor facing difficulty among local constituents and the African American population.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-24

Creator(s)

Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte discusses the political situation in Baltimore regarding the vacancy for Deputy Surveyor of Customs and recommends that President Roosevelt leave the position unfilled until after the election and then appoint James Campbell. Bonaparte then discusses the political situation between Clarence C. Pusey, Abraham Lincoln Dryden, and John B. Hanna, recommending that Roosevelt suggest that Pusey wait until November 1st to take office, which would be considerate to William H. Jackson without offending Pusey’s supporters. Bonaparte also discusses whether two ships should make a trip to New Orleans or not.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-10

Creator(s)

Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921

Letter from John B. Hanna to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from John B. Hanna to Theodore Roosevelt

John B. Hanna, Chair of the Maryland State Republican Committee, only recently received President Roosevelt’s letter containing Representative William H. Jackson’s request to allow Abraham Lincoln Dryden to serve as Assistant Treasurer of the Port of Baltimore until January 14, 1907. Hanna does not understand how such a request would improve Jackson’s chances. Additionally, he feels re-opening the matter would do more harm than good. Therefore, Hanna advises Clarence C. Pusey assume office October 1, 1906, as previously determined.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-05

Creator(s)

Hanna, John B., 1867-1916

Many saw him “first”

Many saw him “first”

Maryland political appointments will be announced soon, and Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte, who acts as President Roosevelt’s advisor for Maryland, acknowledges that he has been approached by many candidates. Supporters of Charles R. Mace “are swearing vengeance if [he] is not reappointed appraiser.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-06

Creator(s)

Unknown

Report concerning certain alleged defects in vessels of navy

Report concerning certain alleged defects in vessels of navy

This report records a series of documents, primarily from Admiral W. L. Capps, Constructor of the Navy, answering recent criticisms about some naval vessels in the United States Navy. These criticisms centered on the height of the freeboard of the ships, their water-line armor distribution, and the ammunition hoists used, among other topics. The report contains a statement by Capps, a report of a relevant discussion by the British Royal Navy, a number of diagrams detailing armor distribution, and a record of hearings conducted by the House Committee on Naval Affairs. Capps refutes the criticism by correcting several misunderstandings about terminology, explaining the rationale behind some shipbuilding decisions, and mentioning that several issues have already been corrected in newer ships.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-19

Creator(s)

United States. Congress. Senate

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Charles J. Bonaparte reports that he will return to Washington, D.C., as soon as his current case comes to trial. Bonaparte also warns President Roosevelt not to entertain the idea of a pardon for Joseph H. Cling, who was convicted of census fraud, as this would be perceived by the public as intended to prevent Sydney Emanuel Mudd’s further exposure of the fraud. Mudd was implicated in the case, although no positive evidence could be produced against him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-28

Creator(s)

Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921