Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John H. Mitchell
President Roosevelt has received a strong protest from Senator Simon against appointing George W. Bibee.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-19
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Simon, Joseph, 1851-1935
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Ethan Allen Hitchcock
President Roosevelt will hold George W. Bibee’s appointment until he receives the letter from Senator Joseph Simon.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-10
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John H. Mitchell
President Roosevelt wishes to make clear that he did not promise Senator Mitchell the Alaska collectorship. Roosevelt asserts that the only promised appointment he spoke to Mitchell about was that of George W. Bibee. Roosevelt will carefully read Mitchell’s letter, then will plan to meet with Mitchell and Senator Simon together.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-12-12
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John H. Mitchell
President Roosevelt has informed Senator Simon that he needs to forward definite charges against George W. Bibee if he expects any action to be taken.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-02
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Letter from Henry McCall to Theodore Roosevelt
Henry McCall asks Theodore Roosevelt to endorse his book, hoping it will boost sales.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-04-05
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Letter from James Sullivan Clarkson to William Loeb
James Sullivan Clarkson encloses a letter from Judge Lindsley, former Supreme Court Judge in the state of Washington, regarding the vacant judgeship. Clarkson discusses “land ring” frauds in Oregon as well as other states and territories. Clarkson also describes Special Agent Grosvenor B. Clarkson’s successful investigation and arrests in New Mexico.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-07-13
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Letter from A. A. Lindsley to James Sullivan Clarkson
A. A. Lindsley believes President Roosevelt could not have appointed a better person than William W. Cotton as judge. Lindsley discusses the political situation in Oregon, focusing on the reorganization of the Republican party following heavy political corruption.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-07-08
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Oregon is safe
Oregon and its political leaders support President Roosevelt’s nomination and election.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-02-11
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News release for Multnomah County Republicans
The Republican leadership of Portland, Oregon, and Multnomah County argue for supporting President Roosevelt and Senator Mitchell at the Republican primary.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-01-20
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Letter from John H. Mitchell to Theodore Roosevelt
John H. Mitchell asks President Roosevelt to encourage newspaper editor Harvey W. Scott to do what he can to prevent former Oregon U.S. Senator Joseph Simon from gaining control of the Oregon delegation at the Republican National Convention.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-01-12
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Letter from John H. Mitchell and Charles William Fulton to Theodore Roosevelt
Senators Mitchell and Fulton express their opposition to the appointment of George A. Steel as Land Office Register at Oregon City. They support the appointment of Alfred S. Dresser.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-03-18
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Mitchell, John H. (John Hipple), 1835-1905; Fulton, Charles William, 1853-1918
Letter from Harvey W. Scott to George B. Cortelyou
Harvey W. Scott opposes Senator Simon of Oregon and attacks Simon’s qualifications for being a Republican and office holder.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-08-08
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Letter from Charles Erskine Scott Wood to Theodore Roosevelt
Charles Erskine Scott Wood conveys a recent conversation with Senator Simon, who expressed admiration for President Roosevelt but feels that Roosevelt needs to see fewer people and get down to “fundamental facts.” Wood believes that Senator Simon would be pleased if he could be given an appointment as Senator Mitchell has already received three. Wood has a favorable opinion of Senator Simon but views Senator Mitchell as “less loyal” and devoid of morals.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-01-23