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F. Norton Goddard expresses his support of the appointment of James R. Sheffield as United States District Attorney, because Sheffield indicated he would be receptive to selecting Charles N. Flint as an assistant.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-20
Representative Olcott has received the letter from President Roosevelt stating that in light of a statement from Representative Herbert Parsons, he should withdraw from the running to be party chairman. Olcott fears that if he withdraws, in spite of Parsons’s statement declaring his independence, it will appear to be a victory for former Governor of New York Benjamin B. Odell’s faction.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-30
Douglas Robinson was advised by friends several weeks ago not to respond to the false story in the New York World about his involvement in an alleged Panama Canal Syndicate. He has heard from James R. Sheffield that such a syndicate does not exist. If President Roosevelt would like Robinson to make a statement, he will, but would like advice about how to do so.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-26
The article examines the selection of James R. Sheffield for the position of United States district attorney for the Southern District of New York and discusses his previous experiences in public office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-10
President Roosevelt will not replace Judge Henry L. Burnett until next January. While Roosevelt favors James R. Sheffield, Senator Thomas Collier Platt prefers Robert C. Morris as a replacement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-19
Governor Higgins received President Roosevelt’s letter. He contacted Senator William W. Armstrong, who informed him no action would be taken until they meet. Higgins would be glad to see James R. Sheffield appointed as counsel.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-29
Elihu Root wishes to dine with the Roosevelt family when he visits Washington, D.C., in April. Root mentions talking with Benjamin B. Odell, Nevada N. Stranahan, and James R. Sheffield.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-19
William D. Washburn offers to send letters attesting to John Crosby’s character. He encloses clipping from “Minneapolis Times” and discusses potential delegates from Minnesota.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-26
William Williams asks Roosevelt to look over his enclosed letter to Harper’s Weekly editor Henry L. Nelson dated August 4, 1903, concerning Nelson’s criticism of the recent arrest of Immigration Commissioner Edward McSweeney.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-04
Joseph Bucklin Bishop writes to President Roosevelt to discuss the Harper’s Weekly article and how to respond to it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-04
James R. Sheffield reports that the situation at Ellis Island has improved and congratulates President Roosevelt on his tribute to William McKinley.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-30
William D. Washburn has been trying to prevent the removal of the United States District Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota, due to opposition from the local political machine. Washburn would be pleased if William Kent could write to Philip Battell Stewart and James R. Sheffield to see if they would be willing to write to President Roosevelt on behalf of Washburn.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-02
Frederick William Holls believes that James R. Sheffield would be ideal for the appointment and suggests that President Roosevelt meet with Sheffield soon. Mr. Duer also hopes that Sheffield accepts the appointment. Duer could likely be influenced to accept the appointment if Sheffield declines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-10
Nicholas Murray Butler believes that James R. Sheffield will be a suitable fire commissioner and proposes John E. Eustis as commissioner of immigration at the Port of New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-10
Nicholas Murray Butler recommends James R. Sheffield for the position of Immigration Commissioner.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-26
Frederick William Holls recommends the appointment of James R. Sheffield as Commissioner of Immigration at Ellis Island, New York. Holls has been carefully monitoring the situation in Mexico and believes there may be a forthcoming treaty for obligatory arbitration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-07