The State’s survey
South Carolina is not concerned about the appointment of George R. Koester.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10
Your TR Source
South Carolina
Letter from Narciso Gener Gonzales
Narciso Gener Gonzales claims that several years ago George R. Koester, John G. Capers, and W. W. Price shot an African American who had committed a crime. Koester and Capers hold federal appointments, and Price is a reporter for the Washington Star. Gonzales is distressed that South Carolina does not punish its white citizens who commit such crimes.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-25
Letter from Owen Wister to Theodore Roosevelt
Owen Wister is traveling to Washington, D.C., and requests to meet with President Roosevelt. Wister has just been in South Carolina and suggests a Union party could be formed in that state of people disgusted with Republicans and Democrats.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-17
Roosevelt will accept
President Roosevelt has announced that he will accept the 1904 Republican presidential nomination but will not cater to any “political clique” in order to secure the nomination. Roosevelt has also stated, regarding his upcoming decision to fill the position of Collector of Internal Revenue, that he will choose the best men for public positions.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10
Letter from John S. Wise to Thomas Lafayette Rosser
John S. Wise has been working with President Roosevelt on a plan to rebuild the Republican Party in Virginia and submitted General Rosser’s name as a potential consultant. Wise summarizes his plan and believes it is an excellent time to seize control and reorganize the party.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-07
Letter from John G. Capers to George B. Cortelyou
As Republican national committeeman for South Carolina, John G. Capers feels responsible for the character and competence of the federal office holders in his state. He has recommended the appointment of L. W. C. Blalock as collector of internal revenue. Blalock has many endorsements, including from Senator McLaurin. However, Blalock has not received the appointment and Capers would like to know if President Roosevelt has decided that Blalock cannot be appointed.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-07
Telegram from Allen Nicholson to Theodore Roosevelt
Allen Nicholson requests a message from the new president for the people of South Carolina.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-13