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Senator McLaurin supports the appointment of George R. Koester and believes the movement to tie Koester to a lynching is simply motivated by politics. He claims there is no ground to attack Koester or his appointment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-12
Character sketch of David Winfield Mulvane, the Republican National Committeeman for Kansas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901
Charles W. Darling had to bring legal proceedings against Ellis H. Roberts to secure the balance of a loan and does not believe that Roberts is fit to serve as Treasurer of the United States.
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1901-10-19
Hugh Henry Hanna went to North Carolina to discuss federal appointments in the state with John William Fries. They will continue to canvass the subject and find a few men that can be relied upon by President Roosevelt.
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1901-10-17
Census Director William Rush Merriam should not be trusted in state matters. He has a “small, malicious” following and is bankrupt. Le Grand Powers is a good statistician in the census bureau. Mr. Noyes is a “thoroughly bad man” and can be removed without repercussions. (The latter may be Arthur H. Noyes, district judge for Alaska, who was removed from office in February 1902.)
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1901-10-14
William Allen White writes to President Roosevelt and argues that if Cyrus Leland cannot convince the average American that the charges against him are false then he should not be appointed. In a postscript, White clarifies that Leland is a “clean man” and good citizen that has the support of White and his wife, Sallie White.
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1901-10-14
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
Edward F. McSweeney encloses the requested documents for Professor Butler. They have fought hard to keep the Office of Immigration “clean” and Commissioner Fitchie has played an important role.
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1901-10-11
John Barrett provides information on Senator Mitchell who will be meeting with President Roosevelt on September 30. Mitchell is a powerful senator and wants his son, Captain H. E. Mitchell, appointed as captain of quartermasters or paymasters in the regular army. Barrett recommends Captain Mitchell be given the appointment as his father’s cooperation will be useful to the Roosevelt administration.
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1901-09-28
The writer supports President Roosevelt’s consultations with Booker T. Washington regarding Southern policy and political appointments. Under Republican administrations, Southern appointments have been controlled by professional, machine politicians that do not look after the best interests of their communities. Roosevelt appears to be making an effort to alter the situation.
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1901-10-01
Carrie Moore appreciated Vice President Roosevelt’s recent speech and admires him for his strong morals and character. She believes Roosevelt has the people’s support and will eventually become President of the United States.
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1901-09-03
William Allen White is a strong supporter of Vice President Roosevelt and has spent two years directing his political efforts towards a Roosevelt presidency. He argues that Roosevelt will need the support of Senators Hanna, Platt, and Quay and can acquire their support without resorting to dirty politics. White also believes that there is a suitable place for money in political campaigns.
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1901-08-29
Josephine Shaw Lowell praises a recent speech by Police Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt, but is distraught at the thought that he might leave his office to accept a government position in Washington, D.C. She urges him, if he is able to, to remain in New York and continue the work of improving the city’s government.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-04-06