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President Roosevelt is seeking a new postmaster for Brooklyn, New York, and would like to know St. Clair McKelway’s opinion of potential candidate George H. Roberts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-08
New York State Republican Committee Chairman Woodruff updates William Loeb on the campaigns of Fifth Assembly District Leader Robert A. Sharkey and of Senator Eugene Mabbett Travis for control of the Eleventh Assembly District in New York. Woodruff feels he can neither support not speak out against Governor Charles Evans Hughes at this time, and he is worried Stevens’s victory in Niagara will encourage those hostile to President Roosevelt. He assesses other district candidates and their potential to have a positive impact. Although he knows Loeb may not be able to help directly, he appeals to him for aid if possible.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-19
President Roosevelt may appoint Gorge H. Roberts as postmaster in Brooklyn, New York, and then appoint an “absolutely new man” as Immigration Commissioner. He asks St. Clair McKelway for recommendations.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-21
New York State Republican State Committee Chairman Woodruff analyzes the primary results concerning Robert A. Sharkey of the Fifth District and George H. Roberts of the Eleventh District, which he says involved fraud. After summarizing the feelings of the state committeemen on Governor Charles Evans Hughes as the potential presidential candidate, he concludes that a resolution is unlikely to be introduced. Winning support against Hughes would be easier if President Roosevelt were the candidate, but even with the current situation in Kings County, Woodruff feels there will ultimately be cooperation until the convention. Woodruff asks that the letter be given to Roosevelt to help explain the situation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-26
New York State Republican Committee Chairman Woodruff explains that opponents of Fifth Assembly District Leader Robert A. Sharkey contacted him in June to express that they desired a change in leadership in the district and asked him not to intervene on Sharkey’s behalf, a request which he honored. Woodruff was not made aware of any contest in Eleventh District Leader George H. Roberts’s district until recently. Sharkey’s statements on the matter are false, and Woodruff expresses his support for Governor Charles Evans Hughes as well as his support for President Roosevelt. There is no reason for a split in the Republican Party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-27
Timothy L. Woodruff denies several newspaper reports and advocates for the appointment of George H. Roberts as postmaster.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-30
St. Clair McKelway believes that President Roosevelt’s appointment of George H. Roberts appears justified after Francis Henry Wilson’s negative comments. McKelway recommends Jackson A. Wallace for the immigration commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-23
Timothy L. Woodruff explains the negative character of the men who have written to President Roosevelt in hopes of dissuading him from appointing George H. Roberts as postmaster in Brooklyn, New York. Woodruff worries that his words about his meeting with Roosevelt were misrepresented in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle and other newspapers. He hopes Roosevelt will not think ill of him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-26
F. M. Brooks, president of the Brooklyn Young Republican Club, acknowledges the need for a better postmaster. However, he does not believe that George H. Roberts will be an improvement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-25
James McKeen is indifferent towards the appointment of George H. Roberts as postmaster of Brooklyn, New York. He believes the appointment would be seen as unsatisfactory but would not receive much condemnation. McKeen suggests several candidates that he believes would be more satisfactory. The general opinion continues to be that Mr. Sharkey is not of sufficient standing for his appointment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-21
Fred P. Gordon is acquainted with George H. Roberts and has confidence in him. However, he believes appointing Roberts as postmaster of Brooklyn, New York, would be unsatisfactory to the majority of citizens.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-21
Richard W. Bainbridge believes it would be a mistake to appoint George H. Roberts as postmaster in Brooklyn, New York. He recommends the appointment of Mr. Seale.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-20
James McKeen has only a slight acquaintance with George H. Roberts but his “business standing and personal character are good.” However, Roberts’s political activity has angered many Republicans and there is likely a better candidate for postmaster in Brooklyn, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-19
Franklin William Hooper recommends George H. Roberts as postmaster for Brooklyn, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-19
Nicol W. Craw believes that the appointment of George H. Roberts, a member of the county’s Republican executive committee, as postmaster of Kings County, New York, will damage the party’s relations with constituents and give the impression that there is a powerful political machine being built.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-19
Lieutenant Governor Woodruff provides his opinion on candidates for several different appointments, including postmaster and justice of the peace for Washington, D.C.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-30
St. Clair McKelway reviews the potential candidates, Francis Henry Wilson and George H. Roberts, for postmaster of Brooklyn, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-14