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Secretary of War Taft encloses a letter from Charles Dewey Hilles about William L. Ward of Westchester County. He does not know if the suggestion in the letter is good, but hopes President Roosevelt and William Loeb can judge.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-01-17
Theodore Roosevelt thanks John H. Powers for his telegram.
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1912-07-09
Theodore Roosevelt asks Florence Bayard Lockwood La Farge to tell C. Grant La Farge that Roosevelt will be at the Boone and Crockett dinner next week. Roosevelt also asks if he might use Florence La Farge’s house to have a meeting with Republican National Committee member William L. Ward, who wants to meet somewhere other than The Outlook office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-15
President Roosevelt thanks Alvah P. French for his telegram and sends his best wishes for the 225th anniversary celebration of the seat of Westchester County, New York.
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1908-11-20
President Roosevelt believes that both Westchester and the entire state of New York did themselves proud in the election. He congratulates William L. Ward.
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1908-11-04
President Roosevelt writes Senator Clark strongly recommending Alford Warriner Cooley for the position of Assistant Attorney General, and he encourages Clark to share this letter with the rest of the Judiciary Committee. Roosevelt writes that Cooley was suggested by Attorney General William H. Moody, and he is also favored by Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte. Roosevelt outlines Cooley’s education and career, which includes time as judge for various courts in New York and Washington DC; positions at the Department of Justice; and a member of New York City’s Corporation Counsel. Roosevelt concludes that he doesn’t believe it “would be possible to obtain a better man for the place.”
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1906-12-07
President Roosevelt promises to look into a matter that Cornelius Newton Bliss mentioned, but does not think he could appoint a Westchester County man, as it would be “an awful blow” to Herbert Parsons and others in New York.
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1906-06-05
Odle J. Whitlock writes to Theodore Roosevelt, saying that he has supported Roosevelt since he was the police commissioner.
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1911-12-15
James Bronson Reynolds tells Theodore Roosevelt he received Roosevelt’s note from Helen Suydam Cutting Wilmerding. The case she is interested in is in a different county, but Reynolds wrote with advice and suggestions regarding proper procedure under the circumstances. Reynolds is now in charge of the Complaint Bureau of the New York District Attorney’s Office, which determines whether to prosecute cases. Reynolds says he tries to prevent criminal proceedings when possible.
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1911-09-05
Alfred R. Conkling invites Theodore Roosevelt to speak at a subscription dinner that will be hosted by the New York City Realty League on February 28. Roosevelt is welcome to speak on any matter that is of interest to the taxpayers. Conkling lists issues such as the potential annexation of Westchester County as a sixth borough, the Catskill aqueduct, and the hours that city offices should be open. Conkling is against a proposed bill in the State Assembly that would make building owners responsible for fire safety measures.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-07
Alford Warriner Cooley writes to fulfill President Roosevelt’s request for a statement of Cooley’s legal experience for use in his confirmation hearing with the Senate Judiciary Committee. Cooley details his educational background, his legal experience in New York, and his work as Civil Service Commissioner and the Commissioner of Immigration at the port of New York.
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1906-12-06
William L. Ward makes several requests regarding appointments and positions in Westchester County, New York.
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1906-02-14
John A. Sleicher discusses a matter concerning President Roosevelt with William L. Ward, the “Boss” of Westchester County, New York, and Frank Swett Black, former governor of New York.
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1903-12-17
William L. Ward recommends Mr. Stafford for an appointment in the Drug Division. He requests President Roosevelt’s help in strengthening his political position in Westchester County, New York, so that he can reconcile the supporters of Senator Platt and Governor Odell.
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1903-03-04
A political battle is unfolding in Yonkers, New York, between various Republican Party factions over the position of postmaster. Frederick William Holls is against the current postmaster, Henry Osterheld, and supports Gustav Schlueter. Holls writes President Roosevelt to point out that the opinion held by Alford Warriner Cooley of Osterheld are erroneous. Holls argues that Osterheld is a party hack who has not handled his job as postmaster effectively over the past four years.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-16