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Douglas Robinson is interested in purchasing the land for the site of a new post office in New York and the land for a potential expansion of the navy yard. However, he will not make an effort if it will embarrass President Roosevelt or bring charges of nepotism.
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1902-01-20
Senator Thomas Collier Platt is anxious to see Mr. Shea receive an appointment, and Colonel Dunn would like to see this wish obliged.
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1902-01-14
Ira Harris hopes to secure the position of Supervising Inspector of Steam Vessels, Second District and asks Vice President Roosevelt to speak with Senator Platt, who controls the appointment, on his behalf.
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1901
A. E. James has received William Allen White’s letter regarding the Platt matter and Mr. Cutcheon has been put in charge of the matter.
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1901-12-23
William Allen White is concerned that an article he wrote which portrays President Roosevelt favorably will be “misconstrued or misinterpreted” because of the recent episode with Senator Thomas Collier Platt. White believes the appointment of Wilder Stevens Metcalf has been well received.
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1901-12-26
William Allen White apologizes for the problems caused by his article on the Platt matter. He asks what he can do to “straighten this business out.”
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1901-12-17
William Allen White claims that his article about Senator Platt was not influenced by his visit with President Roosevelt. White is willing to make these statements public if Roosevelt or Platt should desire it.
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1901-12-18
Nevada N. Stranahan has met with Senators Platt and Depew regarding his appointment. Seth Low also wrote him a cordial letter. Stranahan has also been pleased with the response of the press.
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1901-11-21
Seth Low’s meeting with Senator Platt went well. The only upcoming date that will allow Low to travel to Washington, D.C., for dinner is December 4.
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1901-11-22
Senator Platt will be conferring with Seth Low at his home.
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1901-11-19
Richard Welling vents his frustrations with the latest campaign. Many committee members lack enthusiasm and Welling is concerned about defections to the Democratic Party. Welling proposes condensing the meeting schedule.
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1901-11-04
Cornelius Newton Bliss states that he tries to interfere minimally in New York appointments and that he urged Senator Platt to insist upon “harmonious business relations” between the unnamed collector and appraiser Wilbur Fisk Wakeman. He discusses the conflicting opinions about Wakeman’s work as appraiser. Bliss forwards to President Roosevelt a letter from Col. Tichenor that had been intended for President McKinley before his death. While he states that he is “making no plea for the appraiser,” he implies that were the decision his to make, he would follow the advice of Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gage. He concludes by pledging loyalty to whatever decision President Roosevelt makes.
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1901-10-08
George J. Seabury requests a few lines from President Roosevelt that can be used in an anti-Tammany campaign document. He would like Roosevelt to comment on a liberal Sunday excise law and the reorganization of the police. In a postscript, Seabury complains about Senator Platt’s influence and ties with Tammany.
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1901-10-10
Nicholas Murray Butler does not believe that J. Pierpont Morgan controls the New York Sun. Paul Dana and William M. Laffan appear to be influential and Butler recommends they be contacted. Butler claims that Edward F. McSweeney is the “ablest man” in the Immigration Bureau and recommends that President Roosevelt investigate the immigration matter further.
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1901-10-12
Their “absent friend” does not believe that the owner will sell. Most of what President Roosevelt told Joseph Bucklin Bishop in confidence has been leaked to the press by others.
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1901-10-07
Nicholas Murray Butler is concerned about the immigration service which he believes is one of the most important offices in the government. Butler agrees that Superintendent Fitchie should not be retained and also suggests an investigation into the New York office and the Washington, D.C., office under Commissioner Powderly. Butler believes that Edward F. McSweeney is the strongest man in the immigration service.
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1901-10-07
Acting Secretary of War Sanger reports that William F. Meek’s application for an army commission was rejected. After recommendations from Senator Platt and Senator Depew, Secretary of War Root agreed to take these into consideration in the future.
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1901-09-24
John Thomas McDonough sends good wishes for the success of the Roosevelt administration. He believes it is important for President Roosevelt to cultivate political support and he suggests that Senator Platt be offered the position of Secretary of the Treasury. Platt is well qualified and his appointment would be popular in New York.
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1901-09-17
William Allen White wants to see Vice President Roosevelt and requests advice on how to approach Senator Platt.
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1901-09-13
M. A. Lesser sends greetings from the Pan-American Exposition and reviews the recommendations he has received for a consular appointment.
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1901-08-27