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President Roosevelt thinks Attorney General Bonaparte’s letter was satisfactory. Roosevelt asks Bonaparte to find some special work for Pliny L. Soper.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-07
President Roosevelt forwards Attorney General Bonaparte a telegram from former Secretary of the Interior Ethan Allen Hitchcock, and admits that his prejudice against Pliny L. Soper may have been a holdover from Hitchcock’s time in office. Roosevelt also encloses an unsigned letter that Secretary of War William H. Taft and Frank B. Kellogg discussed, and asks that Bonaparte discuss it with Milton Dwight Purdy and Kellogg. Roosevelt has heard of the matter, but thinks that little good would come from pursuing the matter currently, as it would get twisted to political purposes. Roosevelt will tell Senator Jonathan Bourne and John D. Archbold that they have to stop wasting time trying to negotiate through Roosevelt and comply with the opinion of Bonaparte and Kellogg.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-06-29
Attorney General Bonaparte tells President Roosevelt that their plan about John Carter Rose seems to be impractical. Rose was flattered by the offer, but thought he could not accept because of the lesser salary, even after further discussions. Bonaparte thinks he needs some time to reflect before he can suggest another person. He also comments about several vacancies and possible appointments, and advises Roosevelt about these matters.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-06-29
Attorney General Bonaparte tells President Roosevelt about a recent conversation he had with Secretary of War William H. Taft, who mentioned Wade H. Ellis as a possible replacement for Milton Dwight Purdy. Bonaparte thinks he can replace Frank B. Kellogg if necessary, although he will be sorry to lose him, but does not want the department to stand in the way of Taft’s campaign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-06-30
Secretary of War Taft acknowledges receipt of William Loeb’s letter and the enclosures. Taft returns the envelope marked “Boss Loeb” and teases that people are “getting on to” the power that Loeb wields. Taft lists the members of the Republican National Committee about whom his presidential campaign wants to know more. He is interested in what will happen in regards to the New York Post Office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-09
Following the failure of Grosvenor Porter to be confirmed as marshal of the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the article alleges that Frank H. Hitchcock, aligned with Secretary of War William H. Taft’s bid for the presidential nomination, made a deal with Samuel G. Victor to appoint him as marshal in return for his support of Taft’s campaign. Cassius M. Cade and Pliny L. Soper, Republican national committeemen from Oklahoma, helped engineer the deal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-06