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F. Norton Goddard discusses New York Republican politics; including political patronage, Mayor Low’s administration, and several appointments. If Governor Odell moves Joseph Dickey to fiscal agent or some other position, Goddard would be interested in Dickey’s current role as Shipping Commissioner.
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1902-03-25
J. H. Woodard tells President Roosevelt that Senator Charles W. Fairbanks is favored in Indiana for the Presidential nomination in 1904 but Roosevelt is the second choice. Woodard believes Roosevelt can secure the nomination with careful handling of the Isthmian Canal and Philippine situation. Another important factor will be the careful distribution of patronage and appointments in the South and in Republican states.
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1902-01-23
George P. Waldorf denies using his office to influence the control or organization of the Ohio legislature. What he does to aid his friends is performed discreetly and as an individual.
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1902-01-03
William H. H. Llewellyn believes that various Rough Riders are traveling to Washington, D.C., not for offices but out of a habit of following President Roosevelt. He calls Roosevelt’s attention to the enclosed note from Senator Allison regarding the confirmation of Pat F. Garrett. Llewellyn will attempt to ensure that the Garrett administration is successful and reflects positively on Roosevelt’s appointment.
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1901-12-20
Senator Mitchell offers President Roosevelt his opinions on the political situation and federal appointments in Oregon.
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1901-12-08
C. Grant La Farge and George Lewis Heins hope to be invited for the competition to design the new executive office. They were previously disappointed not to be invited to the Department of Agriculture competition. La Farge has long wanted to design a building in Washington, D.C., and to have one selected during the Roosevelt administration would “increase the triumph.”
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1901-12-09
Abner McKinley encourages the appointment of Hermanus Ludwig Baer to the Board of United States General Appraisers.
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1901-12-11
Wesley M. Oler reviews the candidates for various appointments in Maryland.
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1901-12-11
Charles S. Gleed denies disparaging William Allen White. He considers White to be a friend. However, White is supporting Cyrus Leland and opposing Richard C. Kerens based on the opinions of his friends and not personal acquaintance. Gleed knows that Leland will conduct his office well and without scandal.
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1901-12-13
Records indicate that Agent C. P. Mathewson of the Winnebago Agency, Nebraska, is a good agent without any charges on file. Edward Rosewater complained about Mathewson because he would not recommend a change in the agency’s Indian tradership. The traders were investigated and found to be creditable. Rosewater’s complaints are politically motivated.
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1901-12-12
William Allen White requests more time and no encouragement for the “Senator’s friends.”
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1901-12-12
William Allen White requests more time to secure the appointment for Cyrus Leland. If the position goes to someone else, it will be viewed as a personal victory for Senator Joseph Ralph Burton and will increase partisan politics in Kansas. The many veterans of the state will also be angered if a Civil War veteran is not appointed.
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1901-12-13
Abner McKinley advocates for an appointment on the Board of United States General Appraisers for Hermanus Ludwig Baer, his son-in-law. Before his death, William McKinley had promised to appoint Baer when a vacancy occurred.
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1901-11-30
Ralph Waldo is confident that Senator Hanna will seek the next Republican presidential nomination. He is concerned that African American office holders will support Hanna as in many hold their position due to a recommendation from Hanna.
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1901-12-03
Fanny Monroe Robinson is disappointed that S. Weir Mitchell’s nephew did not receive an appointment to the United States Naval Academy that had been promised by William McKinley.
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1901-11-14
William Allen White argues for the appointment of Cyrus Leland and reviews the state of politics within the Kansas Republican Party. William McKinley promised to appoint Leland while James Hulme Canfield and Charles S. Gleed are opposed to Leland’s appointment for personal reasons.
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1901-11-18
Representative Boreing told Mr. Halstead that Senator Deboe would consent to the appointments of Mr. Craft and Mr. Lieberth if he was given the chief deputyship.
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1901-11-20
George Robert Carter would like to offer his services to President Roosevelt to help solve the “Hawaiian problems.” He hopes that Philip Battell Stewart can help him contact Roosevelt.
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1901-11-08
William Allen White advises President Roosevelt against a compromise in the Burton-Leland problem. He believes that common sense and morality demand the appointment of Cyrus Leland.
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1901-11-08
William Allen White believes that Cyrus Leland should be appointed to the pension position as had been promised by William McKinley. Senator Joseph Ralph Burton may be angered by the appointment, but he would be angry at anyone being appointed who was not of his own choosing. White reviews the many supporters of Leland.
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1901-11-08