Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles Emory Smith
President Roosevelt accepts Charles Emory Smith’s resignation as United States Postmaster General.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-01-04
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Payne, Henry C. (Henry Clay), 1843-1904
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Albert Bushnell Hart
President Roosevelt discusses the presidential campaign and the platforms of the other candidates.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-07-10
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Allen White
President Roosevelt informs William Allen White there has been no modification to the order or practice of the fourth class post offices during his presidency. However, he promises to get to the bottom of matter, likely when Chairman of the Republican National Committee George B. Cortelyou takes office as Postmaster General.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-01-02
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Jacob H. Gallinger
President Roosevelt tells Senator Gallinger he had Postmaster General Henry C. Payne telegraph for the senator’s position on Robinson because he had the impression Gallinger was one of Robinson’s strongest supporters. The president does not plan to do anything about the appointments until he speaks to Gallinger about Robinson, as well as about John Henry Brown.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-11-17
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw
President Roosevelt tells Secretary of the Treasury Shaw that he should not go to Wisconsin in support of the Stalwart committee. If Shaw goes to Wisconsin at all, he may want to keep clear of both sides. Roosevelt is mourning his friend, United States Postmaster General Henry C. Payne. Roosevelt says Shaw’s telegram to Lydia Wood Van Dyke Payne was a comfort to her.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-10-07
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge
President Roosevelt reports that Henry C. Payne had a breakdown over the article published on the Post Office. Roosevelt is fairly confident in winning Connecticut and West Virginia but is worried about New York.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-10-02
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George B. Cortelyou
Theodore Roosevelt writes to George B. Cortelyou about making a new appointment to the First Assistant Postmaster General position. Roosevelt also lets Cortelyou know that it is possible for him to resign as Chairman of the Republican National Committee, yet still remain in control of the situation. Roosevelt closes by discussing the political situation in West Virginia and Wisconsin.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-10-05
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge
President Theodore Roosevelt informs Senator Henry Cabot Lodge that he is dealing with the post office matters. Roosevelt also says that he will write to Governor Frank Higgins because Roosevelt is concerned that if Higgins performs poorly in New York then it will affect the national Republican Party’s chances.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-09-30
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Letter From Theodore Roosevelt to George B. Cortelyou
President Roosevelt sends a copy of a letter to Representative Overstreet with instructions to send it if he thinks it necessary. Roosevelt suggests consulting Harry New or Senator Beveridge before publishing the letter.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-09-19
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Nathan Bay Scott
President Roosevelt thanks Senator Scott for his letter and tells him to let Postmaster General Henry C. Payne do what he wants with the tickets, but advises he should hold a few tickets for last-minute demands.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-06-14
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge
President Roosevelt lets Senator Lodge know that he will not be able to meet with him on the 24th. Roosevelt also tells Lodge that Payne will serve as chairman. In a handwritten note, Roosevelt discusses getting the people in Wisconsin to put their differences aside before they affect the National Convention. Roosevelt also tells Lodge about a ride he recently took on his horse, Rusty.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-06-13
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Cornelius Newton Bliss
President Roosevelt implores Cornelius Newton Bliss to accept the chairmanship.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-05-06
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Allen White
President Roosevelt is not in favor of himself or other involved parties making a statement to the press, including William Allen White’s Emporia Gazette, regarding accusations against Joseph L. Bristow, chief investigator into the ongoing post office scandal. Accusations have been made against everyone associated with the scandal and investigation, including himself. He has already taken strong action in New York to address the scandal, but the public, influenced by Democratic and mugwump newspapers, may confuse his actions as complicity with the wrongdoers. Roosevelt worries that this will damage Republican candidates in the fall elections.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-04-04
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt
President Roosevelt has recommended James Russell Parsons as consul general at Mexico. He reviews several personnel matters in the Post Office Department.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-04-08
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Lydia Wood Van Dyke Payne
President Roosevelt asks Lydia Wood Van Dyke Payne, wife of Postmaster General Henry C. Payne, how her husband is doing and expresses his hope that they both get some rest.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-03-18
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt
President Roosevelt has spoke with Representative Littauer and Postmaster General Payne regarding the appointment in Littauer’s district. The appointment will be made soon.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-02-23
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Lucius William Nieman
President Roosevelt has found Postmaster General Payne’s friends to be overly sensitive. Roosevelt’s published letter approved of the investigation conducted by Payne and it was unnecessary to also praise Payne for his honesty in the same letter. Roosevelt does not understand the interview with George W. Beavers mentioned by Lucius William Nieman. He was concerned about Payne’s health last summer but believes he has improved.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-02-09
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Lucius William Nieman
President Roosevelt was astonished at Lucius William Nieman’s letter and believes him to be misinformed. Postmaster General Payne’s health has greatly improved.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-02-04
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to S. Davies Warfield
President Roosevelt explained his feelings towards Postmaster Warfield to Postmaster General Payne. He regrets that the Post Office Department and the Department of Justice did not share his views. Roosevelt requests that Warfield comment on the enclosed memorandum.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-01-13
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Clay Davies
President Roosevelt does not recall the post office referred to by John Clay Davies. However, he will have Postmaster General Payne make a report.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-01-16