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John E. Smith returns a letter from F. M. Brooks regarding the postmastership. Governor Odell has no comment on the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-04
Frank Wayland Higgins is glad to learn that President Roosevelt and Governor Odell have come to a “friendly understanding.” He was anxious about the discord and feels it is very important that Roosevelt and Odell work together.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-30
William A. Gavett requests a meeting with President Roosevelt to discuss New York politics.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-01
Joseph Bucklin Bishop encloses clippings and a letter from Governor Taft that may interest President Roosevelt. He believes that Seth Low will be elected as mayor of New York, New York, and has heard rumors about a group of Republicans planning for a presidential “boom” on behalf of Governor Odell.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-26
M. V. Hemperley claims that there are many federal office holders that will abandon President Roosevelt for Governor Odell once they are appointed. He would like to meet with Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-12
Frederick G. Fincke recounts a conversation with New York Representatives Lucius Nathan Littauer and J. S. Sherman in which they spoke well of Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-10
After a complaint by Willard Parker, Captain Lantry ordered an investigation of the address, 35 West 43rd Street, for violations of the liquor tax law. The necessary evidence was obtained and arrests were made. The building remains under surveillance.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-04
Description of the Clyde, New York, memorial service held for William McKinley, including the text of the speeches delivered by Judge Charles Terry Saxton and Reverend John E. Rhodes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-26
W. D. McKinstry has joined in the common cry of “Thank God for Roosevelt.” He mourns for William McKinley but is confident in President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-16
Commissioner Dewitt C. Middleton of New York informs Gifford Pinchot that Governor Benjamin Odell has approved the Annual Supply Bill which contains $8500 to be paid to the Division of Forestry for work conducted in Hamilton County, New York. In recognition of the assistance given by Assemblyman Jothan Powers Allds, Middleton requests that Pinchot employ Allds’ friend as a laborer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-05-07
Gifford Pinchot is pleased that Governor Benjamin B. Odell has approved the $8500 for the Division of Forestry. Pinchot will appoint an unnamed man based on D. C. Middleton’s recommendation, but the man must maintain satisfactory work performance. Pinchot is glad that Middleton was pleased with the report on Township 40 and will be happy to distribute to any names that Middleton forwards to him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-05-11
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1900-02-18
Bishop, Joseph Bucklin, 1847-1928