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Robert Shaw Oliver writes to President Roosevelt regarding accepting a position in Roosevelt’s administration. Oliver’s questions include when Roosevelt needs a decision, when the appointment would begin so that Oliver can arrange his business affairs and complete his one month vacation in Quebec, Canada.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-01
Judge Parker provides his opinion on James F. Tracey for Secretary of War Root. He points out that Tracey has a very good reputation in the community, but that he does not have much courtroom experience. His reputation in Albany is fair because they do not like lawyers who are not in the courtroom. Although he is a Democrat, Tracey voted for President William McKinley. His wife also has a good reputation and her father was on the King’s Bench in Montreal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-15
William Barnes predicts future Republican infighting over the tariff question. For this reason, he thinks that President Roosevelt should come up with a plan for the tariff and then have it published in leading newspapers. There is quite a bit of class difference in regard to opinion on the tariff. The wealthy want a lower tariff. Barnes is concerned that the recent election bodes badly for the future, even though some think it was just related to local politics.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-11-19
Bayard Henry Tyler would like to sell his portrait of President Roosevelt to the City of Albany to be placed in the gallery of New York State governors. Under state law, the city may not purchase portraits for the gallery without the permission of the subject. Mayor Gaus would like to know if the portrait is acceptable to Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-14
Harry Goldstein served in the Spanish-American War, was honorably discharged, and given a “license to peddle in New York State.” The mayor of Albany, New York will not recognize Goldstein’s license and he would appreciate President Roosevelt’s assistance in rectifying the situation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-04
Sherrard Billings and A. H. Wood will arrive in Albany tomorrow night.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-17
Charles M. Harvey congratulates President Roosevelt on his succession to the presidency and claims to be one of the earliest Roosevelt presidential “boomers.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-26
After the sad events of the last week, Justin McCarthy is grateful that President Roosevelt is the “man of emergency.” McCarthy views Roosevelt as a man of destiny and is proud to have known him when they were both in Albany, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-16
Both Gifford Pinchot and Frederick Haynes Newell understand why Vice President Roosevelt cannot make the trip. Pinchot would like to meet with Roosevelt before he goes west.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-04-02
Gherardi Davis writes to go over the recent political success of the Republican party in the 27th District of New York. The Republican party was “overwhelmingly successful” in the primary election. Davis also reports that his district is sometimes called the “statesman’s district” due to the number of people that serve the public.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1899-09-20
James R. Sheffield has spoken with Gherardi Davis and Ben Sands about Governor Roosevelt’s efforts on behalf of their campaigns. He replies to an invitation from Roosevelt and says that he would be pleased to make a visit to Albany.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1899-09-27