Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of State Hay encloses Senator Hanna’s letter regarding the Consul appointment in Callao.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-24
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Pledger, WIlliam A.
Memorandum from Charles A. Conrard to Robert John Wynne
Assistant Secretary to the President Benjamin F. Barnes has asked that papers be sent to President Roosevelt regarding the case of a postmaster in Georgia. C. I. Robinson was recommended for reappointment when his commission expired, but a competitor, James R. Webster, was also nominated. Webster, however, was said to have cheated on his wife and to be an alcoholic, so Robinson was reappointed.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-10-24
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Letter from James Sullivan Clarkson to George B. Cortelyou
James Sullivan Clarkson wishes to call Colonel Pledger to President Roosevelt’s attention as a potential Minister to Liberia. Roosevelt has had some difficulty in filling this position. Pledger is an African American lawyer, and Clarkson believes he is a very capable candidate and loyal Republican.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-12-23
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Letter from Marcus Alonzo Hanna to Theodore Roosevelt
William A. Pledger intends to apply for the consulship at Callao, Peru. Senator Hanna does not know Pledger but will “commend his claims for recognition to your consideration.” In a postscript, Hanna adds that Pledger is a “colored man.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-21