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Senator Lodge provides his thoughts on the Post Office investigation. He hopes that Grover Cleveland is the Democratic nominee but doubts it will happen.
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1903-05-11
George E. Green requests a note of introduction to Postmaster General Payne whom he would like to meet as he is associated with several businesses that work with the Post Office. In addition, he comments on a circular, which he encloses, regarding President Roosevelt’s nomination for 1904.
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1903-03-23
George E. Green has received William Loeb’s reply to his request for an introductory note to Postmaster General Payne regarding business issues, but no note was enclosed. Green seeks to clarify his intentions so that Loeb may understand his need for the introduction.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-28
Postmaster General Payne has claimed responsibility for the post office investigation and intends to “push the matter to the limit.”
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1903-04-14
Postmaster General Payne answers questions regarding the post office investigation.
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1903-04-18
William E. Chandler instructs John J. Howley to check the contents of the package and then forward it to Postmaster General Payne.
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1903-04-15
Summary of events surrounding the dismissal of James N. Tyner, the Assistant Attorney General of the Post Office Department.
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1903-04-24
Postmaster General Payne called seeking to arrange a meeting between himself, Assistant Secretary of State Alvey A. Adee, and President Roosevelt.
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1902-11-08
Secretary of State Hay has “got Payne and lost Root.” He asks if there is anyone else President Roosevelt would like.
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1902-10-20
Speaker Henderson is concerned about the situation and suggests several Cabinet members who can help.
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1902-08-16
Senator Spooner provides a letter of introduction for Joe Mitchell Chapple. The letter also includes notes and signatures from Postmaster General Henry C. Payne and President Roosevelt.
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1902-06-13
Charles C. Long, secretary to Attorney General Philander C. Knox, returns a letter from Roswell Miller of the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railway Company to the Postmaster General upon request of the Attorney General.
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1902-04-14
George E. Sipe accepts the decision to reappoint the incumbent postmaster of Harrisonburg, Virginia. Sipe offers to communicate President Roosevelt’s final decision concerning the appointment to Mrs. Paul, the candidate he supported for the position.
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1902-03-11
Francis H. Whitney requests a response to Postmaster General Payne’s message.
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1902-02-15
Harry S. New expresses appreciation for the offer of a position in the Roosevelt administration but requests some time for consideration.
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1902-02-17
John S. Wise cautions against reappointing “the worst ‘ring’ that ever controlled Republican politics in Virginia,” which he later refers to as “Agnew, Bowden & Co.” He is not concerned about who is appointed in their place but does not want the “disreputable gang” reappointed. Wise suggest several people that President Roosevelt can speak with regarding the “unreliable, treacherous, and unrepresentative self-seekers.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-27
Overview of correspondence between Postmaster General Payne, Assistant Postmaster General Bristow, and Representative Overstreet regarding postal service reports.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-16
Senator Hanna’s conference with President Roosevelt likely included a discussion of the Republican National Committee chairmanship. It is unlikely that Hanna will serve again as chairman due to health concerns. Likely successors include Senator Fairbanks, Senator Lodge, and Postmaster General Payne.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-27
Charles Ransom Miller offers to print a statement from President Roosevelt about the appointment of Henry C. Payne as Postmaster General.
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1901-12-20
Governor Odell hopes to avoid tension between President Roosevelt and F. Norton Goddard over the Henkel decision. Odell and his daughter have been sick and he congratulates President Roosevelt on selecting Henry C. Payne as Postmaster General.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-20