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Surveyor of Customs Clarkson writes to William Loeb about a hammock which is to be sent to President Roosevelt. The hammock is a diplomatic gift from United States Minister William B. Sorsby who found the hammock while serving as a diplomat in South America.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-01
President Roosevelt reports to Secretary of State Hay on various concerns and wishes that Senator Matthew Stanley Quay has regarding personnel changes in the diplomatic service.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-09
President Roosevelt tells Senator Penrose that he will appoint William B. Sorsby to a post in Ecuador should a vacancy arise. Roosevelt asks Penrose what his opinion is on Robert M. McWade, the Consul General to China. Roosevelt feels he cannot keep him, but he does not want Penrose to think him discourteous.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-02
Senator Matthew Stanley Quay has requested that Henry D. Saylor be given a consulship and that Consul William B. Sorsby at San Juan, Guatemala, be transferred. President Roosevelt instructs Secretary of State Hay to investigate these requests.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-09