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President Roosevelt thanks Frederick B. Smith for his letter. He believes Edwin Denby is all Smith says, and personally knows Truman Handy Newberry is. The president hopes to put Newberry into a position, but he does not know what position will be available.
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1904-11-14
President Roosevelt thanks Senator Beveridge for his assistance in Indiana during the presidential election. Roosevelt believes that Aaron Jones would be the best candidate to be appointed as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, but asks for Beveridge’s opinion on the topic.
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1904-11-11
President Roosevelt insists that the southerners who have attacked him cannot deny that he has “elevated the public standard” through his appointments, and that he has appointed fewer colored men than his predecessor.
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1904-09-26
President Roosevelt appreciates the letter from Thomas Goode Jones, United States District Court Justice of Alabama and former governor of the state. Roosevelt states that regardless of the results of the 1904 presidential election he is pleased with the work he has done with the aid of Jones. Roosevelt says that if he wins reelection he will ask Jones for assistance to “root out any evils” regarding appointments in the South and in gaining an understanding of the Southern mindset.
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1904-09-26
President Roosevelt writes to David M. Goodrich questioning whether to appoint Frank C. Frantz or Hill to a position or to appoint a retired army officer instead.
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1904-05-26
President Roosevelt tells Booker T. Washington that he does not think it would be wise to reappoint Walter L. Cohen and James Lewis until after the Republican National Convention meets. He has heard accusations from Francis Bennett Williams that Cohen and Lewis helped the Democrats in the last election.
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1904-05-09
President Roosevelt did not prevent Edward Charles O’Brien from being appointed secretary of the Isthmian Canal Commission; the Commission did. Roosevelt also offered O’Brien the San Domingo (Dominican Republic) mission and O’Brien declined.
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1904-05-02
President Roosevelt likes William A. Gavett but the Puerto Rican position is very important so Secretary of the Treasury Shaw should discuss it with Roosevelt and Senator Joseph Benson Foraker before deciding. It appears that the purchase of the friars’ property in the Philippines will move forward and Roosevelt asks questions regarding the proper means to raise the necessary funds.
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1903-12-22
President Roosevelt asks if Lieutenant Provost Babin could be assigned to the Ordnance Bureau at the conclusion of his tour of sea duty.
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1903-12-23
President Roosevelt is glad that Senator Turner’s ex-secretary has been appointed in the Department of Commerce.
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1903-12-14
President Roosevelt thinks that Civil Service Commissioner Cooley’s suggestion is admirable and is pleased that Cooley approves of General John Charles Black’s appointment.
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1903-12-18
President Roosevelt encloses a letter from Secretary of the Interior Ethan Allen Hitchcock regarding charges against Hal J. Cole, who was endorsed by Senator Turner for the register of the Spokane land office. The charges are being investigated and Roosevelt will keep Turner informed.
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1903-11-27
President Roosevelt will discuss finding a place for Mr. Stout with Secretary of Commerce and Labor George B. Cortelyou.
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1903-11-09
With William H. Taft’s information, President Roosevelt believes it would be a mistake to appoint Beekman Winthrop at this time. Roosevelt was impressed with Winthrop and accepts responsibility for offering Winthrop the appointment too hastily after William Woodville Rockhill declined it.
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1903-10-27
President Roosevelt has a high opinion of Winthrop and would like to see him on the Philippine Commission. However, if the Commission feels strongly towards General Davis, Winthrop’s appointment can wait for the next vacancy. Roosevelt wishes William Taft and Winthrop to meet and talk before a decision is made.
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1903-09-22
President Roosevelt understands that he cannot force a confirmation through the Senate but he will not be forced by the Senate to appoint a particular man. There is talk of an attempted coalition between Senators from Washington and Oregon. If there is a fight over the matter, Roosevelt gives his permission for the letter to be published.
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1903-09-08
Mr. Eustis cannot receive an appointment until Mr. Hay has been placed. President Roosevelt asks if Mr. Hay will accept the General Appraisership.
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1903-09-12
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs John Du Fais that James K. Taylor was appointed the Supervising Architect of the Treasury. He wishes he had seen Du Fais’s letter earlier, although it is doubtful that he could have helped Du Fais’s friend secure the appointment since it was outside of his department.
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1897-10-25
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt strongly believes Alanson W. Edwards should be appointed and that North Dakota has ample recognition. However, he has no power in the matter. If Edwards finds anything else Roosevelt can do, then he will.
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1897-10-25
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs W. E. Everett that he received incorrect information. There are no more open appointments for shipkeepers on the USS Constitution.
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1897-09-28