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R. L. Hoffman does not want Robert Lloyd Smith to be appointed to a representative office in Texas and presents evidence of why Smith is not qualified due to disloyalty to the Republican Party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-10
Booker T. Washington would like to speak with President Roosevelt about the “Smith matter” and mentions that no African American holds a presidential appointment or position of importance in Texas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-05
Attorney General Knox forwards a letter regarding Robert Lloyd Smith, who was to be brought to President Roosevelt’s attention when a marshal was appointed to the new southern district of Texas. William M. Hanson has been appointed United States Marshal in the new district.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-31
Booker T. Washington is concerned about Robert Lloyd Smith and his appointment. Smith’s enemies have brought many false charges, and if he does not receive the appointment his influence in education and other work will be destroyed. Washington hopes that the regular organization can be pacified to consent to Smith.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-14
Several citizens of Colorado County, Texas, affirm that Robert Lloyd Smith supported Representative Hawley during the 1898 congressional election and that Smith is a loyal supporter of the Republican Party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-28
William G. Sterett encloses the information he found on Robert Lloyd Smith, particularly a letter describing Smith’s character from Waller Thomas Burns. Sterett cautions against the appointment of any African Americans in Texas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-12
H. C. Heilig has a low opinion of Robert Lloyd Smith, an applicant for one of the “leading offices” in Texas. He provides several examples of Smith being disloyal to the Republican Party and limiting party progress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-12
Booker T. Washington is concerned about rumors that George R. Koester, the revenue collector of South Carolina, participated in or approved of a lynching. If true, Washington hopes President Roosevelt will dismiss Koester. This action would indicate that lynching will not be tolerated and would encourage the African American community. Washington also discusses several potential African American appointees.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-06
Waller Thomas Burns describes Robert Lloyd Smith of Oakland, Texas, as a party traitor who worked against the Republican candidate for Congress, Robert Bradley Hawley.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-01
R. H. Ward recommends Robert Lloyd Smith to President Roosevelt. Smith, an African American, earned the respect of every member of the Texas legislature and worked effectively across political party lines. Ward endorses Smith’s “honesty and capacity.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-26