Nominations for office

Letter from James Sullivan Clarkson to William Loeb

James Sullivan Clarkson explains the political situation in Iowa to William Loeb. Clarkson is concerned that a group of powerful men and various corporations is conspiring to control delegations in Iowa and the surrounding states to the detriment of President Roosevelt and Vice President Taft. In particular General Dodge, a close friend of Governor Cumins, is thought to be behind the operation. Clarkson believes that most people will support Roosevelt’s cause, including capitalists who have criticized him in the past. A handwritten note posits that perhaps Dodge is actually on Roosevelt’s side and is influencing matters in his favor.

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1907-04-24

Letter from Leslie M. Shaw to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of the Treasury Shaw has received President Roosevelt’s letter asking to send the letter nominating Charles Rufus Skinner as Assistant Appraiser at the port of New York. Shaw says there are no vacancies currently, notes that he thinks three should be created, and explains that he has been urging Grover Harrison Lufburrow to resign. Shaw reminds Roosevelt that the positions have traditionally been shared between New York and New Jersey, which may affect succession.

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1906-12-05

Letter from Clarence D. Clark to Theodore Roosevelt

Clarence D. Clark, Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, informs President Roosevelt that the Alford Warriner Cooley’s appointment as Assistant Attorney General will go before the committee at its Monday meeting. It and other nominations were delayed because of attendance. There is some question as to Cooley’s practical experience but this should not prevent his appointment.

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1906-12-07

Letter from Herbert J. Hagerman to Theodore Roosevelt

Herbert J. Hagerman refers to his letter of September 12, 1906, concerning the reapportionment of the Territory of New Mexico for legislative purposes. In this letter, he mentioned that the reapportionment had almost universal support and those counties who opposed it enjoyed a much greater share of representation in the Territorial Legislature. As Hagerman anticipated, Thomas Benton Catron initiated legal proceedings to test the legality of the reapportionment in an attempt to retain his share of representation. The case was heard before Honorable Ira A. Abbott, who sustained the legality of the new apportionment in every respect.

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1906-10-18

Letter from John Clay Davies to Theodore Roosevelt

John Clay Davies apprises President Roosevelt of the contentious and complex circumstances surrounding the Senate race in New York. Davies will travel to the county convention in Rome and attempt to enact Roosevelt’s suggestion, which he deems “an excellent one.” Though Davies tries to stay out of the current political fight, he feels compelled to tell Roosevelt that some of the federal employees in Davies’ county have aligned themselves against Roosevelt’s ideals.

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1906-10-07

Telegram from William H. Taft to Elihu Root

Secretary of War Taft concedes to the opinions of Secretary of State Elihu Root and President Roosevelt and withdraws the nomination of Beekman Winthrop. Conditions in Puerto Rico make it hard to use him. Taft asks Root for a fast answer so that he can notify the USS Denver by wireless.

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1906-10-03

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge praises President Roosevelt’s letter. Lodge thinks Speaker Cannon’s speech on the labor issue was courageous, and he deserves to have them stand by him. Lodge has seen indicators that Charles E. Littlefield will win, which he thinks will have a great influence for good throughout the country. Lodge has written to Attorney General Moody that the Republican party ought to draw its platform in exact accord with Roosevelt’s letter. Henry Melville Whitney, Eugene Foss, and the Boston Herald are pressuring Governor Guild to come out for present revision and against Roosevelt, which Lodge thinks would be a foolish thing to do. Lodge feels that the Republicans should all unite on Roosevelt’s letter. John B. Moran is apparently going to carry off the Democratic nomination, and Lodge thinks this will lead to a nasty personal campaign in which Republican union will be all-important.

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Creation Date

1906-08-28

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge is sorry that President Roosevelt has reached the time of life where physical exercise has ceased to be a rest. Lodge thinks that if William Randolph Hearst runs in any way in New York, the Republican party will be able to carry the state. The political situation in Massachusetts has revived Lodge’s hopes of retaining control of the House. The reciprocity revision movement appears less militant than last year, and higher wages in the cotton and wool industries has weakened agitation against Republicans on behalf of changing the tariff. Lodge thinks the unknown quantity in the Congressional elections is the labor vote under the direction of Samuel Gompers. Lodge agrees with Roosevelt that there is more baseless praise poured out over Thomas Jefferson than any man in our history.

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Creation Date

1906-08-08

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Shiras

George Shiras is glad that President Roosevelt has taken an interest in his wildlife photography, and he describes the circumstances under which a large number of his recent prints were acquired by National Geographic Magazine. Shiras tells Roosevelt that his previous appeal did not “fall on deaf ears,” and he will decline to be nominated for Congress this year. Shiras hopes that Roosevelt will “keep within reasonable distance of the eight hour law.”

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Creation Date

1906-07-28

Telegram from Charles Grilk to Theodore Roosevelt

Charles Grilk, secretary of the Republican Central Committee of Davenport, Iowa, informs President Roosevelt of a telegram which was sent by Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw to Davenport’s Lincoln Club Secretary William H. Anthony. In the telegram, Shaw says he consulted with Roosevelt and decided to accept the speaking invitation from Anthony. Grilk asks Roosevelt if he means to interfere in the political activities in Iowa.

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Creation Date

1906-06-12

Letter from William H. Moody to William Loeb

Attorney General Moody acknowledges receipt of William C. Bristol’s report to the Department of Justice, which William Loeb had forwarded to him. Moody requests Loeb also send him Bristol’s report to the president so that Moody might continue the investigation, most likely regarding Bristol’s dismissed nomination for district attorney for Oregon.

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Creation Date

1906-02-16

Letter from James T. Rogers to Theodore Roosevelt

James T. Rogers requests an interview with President Roosevelt to discuss the “Speakership contest” in New York. Rogers believes Roosevelt intends to take a stand in the matter based on recent newspaper reports, likely endorsing assemblyman Cox, and that before Roosevelt reaches a decision he allow Rogers a chance to explain his position.

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Creation Date

1905-12-16

Telegram from Herbert Parsons to Theodore Roosevelt

Representative Parsons writes to President Roosevelt to discuss a number of candidates for an unnamed office.

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1905-11-21

Telegram from John Ireland to Theodore Roosevelt

Archbishop Ireland telegrams President Roosevelt to let him know that Charles J. Bonaparte’s nomination is going well.

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Creation Date

1905-06-01

Not ready to retire: Justice Morris denies he will leave court of appeals

There is some uncertainty over the possible retirement of Associate Justice M. F. Morris on the District Court of Appeals. Although Attorney General William H. Moody has announced that ex-Senator Louis E. McComas would be appointed as Morris’s successor, Morris has declared that he is not yet ready to retire. The confusion comes from a letter sent previously, and from Morris’s previous illnesses, which have resulted in the anticipation of his imminent retirement.

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Creation Date

1905-05-21

Letter from Robert Brent Mosher to William Loeb

Robert Brent Mosher writes to William Loeb to inform him that Austen G. Fox and Mr. Cummings, at Theodore Roosevelt’s request, will become director and chief clerk at the Bureau of American Republics as soon as their Board of Directors can act on it.

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Creation Date

1905-03-21

Telegram from Thomas J. Akins to Theodore Roosevelt

Thomas J. Akins informs President Roosevelt that Republicans have put Selden P. Spencer up for Senator.

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1905-03-14

Letter from Lucius Nathan Littauer to Theodore Roosevelt

Lucius Nathan Littauer suggests William L. Ward as the next Chairman of the National Republican Committee. This suggestion is made in response to Chairman George B. Cortelyou having been named Postmaster General.

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1905-03-20

Letter from John A. Sleicher to William Loeb

John A. Sleicher informs William Loeb that he attended the New York State Republican Convention and he is confident in the party’s excitement for President Roosevelt. Despite setbacks from having two candidates for the governorship and the subsequent withdrawal of Timothy Woodruff from the campaign for Governor, Sleicher believes Roosevelt will carry the state in the presidential race. He stresses the importance of campaigning hard in the final months before the election.

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Creation Date

1904-09-16

Letter from John Campbell to Theodore Roosevelt

Judge Campbell writes that the political situation looks favorable for both President Roosevelt and Governor James Hamilton Peabody to carry Colorado in the 1904 election.

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1904-09-03