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Governor Roosevelt encloses a letter regarding the application of Senator O’Neil’s brother for a Commission. Roosevelt also asks O’Neil to discuss with Senator Platt a position for himself as soon as he can.
1899-07-13
Governor Roosevelt thanks Senator O’Neil for his letter and tells him to keep in mind the position of Fish, Game and Forestry Commissioner.
1899-06-17
Assemblyman Roosevelt writes to Henry D. Nicoll to accept his offer. Roosevelt expresses uncertainty due to his inexperience, but writes that he will do his best.
1882-03-17
Assemblyman Roosevelt writes to Doctor Nicoll to accept a position which he has been offered. Roosevelt informs Nicoll that he will soon be in New York and will call on him.
1882-01-24
President Roosevelt has already chosen a replacement for Assistant Treasurer of New York Hamilton Fish II. Hearing about the wedding anniversary from Christine Griffin Kean Roosevelt pleased Roosevelt.
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1908-10-06
President Roosevelt informs Lyman Abbott of The Outlook about the situation with New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes. Although the major papers covered Hughes as a figure in stark contrast to Roosevelt, he was in fact originally nominated on Roosevelt’s suggestion, and dependent on him for reelection. Politicians such as Hughes have often catered to the press and refused to work beside others in their party, and it has weakened their ability to serve. Even with these misguided acts, Roosevelt investigated the situation thoroughly and felt that Hughes had been a good governor, which is why he intervened for his renomination. Any resentful action Hughes takes to upset Roosevelt does not hold power now, as Roosevelt will never run for office or request anything from Hughes.
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1908-09-15
President Roosevelt agrees with Attorney General Bonaparte on the appointment of Assistant Attorney General Marsden C. Burch in the Idaho land fraud case. On the New Mexico issue, Roosevelt details Attorney General William H. H. Llewellyn’s rise as an attorney. In light of Judge James H. Beatty’s letter, Roosevelt feels there is no need to be involved. Although Roosevelt does not trust rumors, it does seem based on recent behavior that Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis may be suffering a breakdown. In a post script, Roosevelt comments on William Randolph Hearst’s recent supposed sympathy toward Bonaparte after his siding with Wall Street. In Roosevelt’s view, the recurrent rumor about Bonaparte resigning to appease financiers has actually shown the public that Bonaparte alarms those who are corrupt.
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1907-08-31
President Roosevelt has met with New Mexico Territory Governor George Curry and shares his findings with Assistant Attorney General McHarg. Roosevelt says Curry can be trusted absolutely, and that he will aid McHarg in any possible way in his investigation of political and judicial corruption in New Mexico. Roosevelt warns McHarg that Curry’s predecessor, Herbert J. Hagerman, and his associates will do everything possible to turn him against Curry. In a postscript, Roosevelt sends a report from Bernard Shandon Rodey regarding Hagerman’s father, James John Hagerman, and his alleged corrupt practices. Roosevelt asks McHarg to visit him after his preliminary investigation of the situation but before he “probes…to the bottom.”
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1907-07-31
President Roosevelt wants to know when Senator Knox hears from Francis J. Heney. Roosevelt understands that there is no agreement that he will not send in William C. Bristol’s name next time. He has concluded from his talk with Knox that Charles W. Fulton will have withdrawn any opposition to Bristol next fall, but for now the proposal is to not take action on the nomination until next fall when two republican senators are in.
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1907-01-26
President Roosevelt promises Governor Hughes that he will keep private the contents the governor’s recent letter. Roosevelt says that Hughes could count on Charles Hallam Keep to institute reforms and conduct investigations.
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1906-12-08
President Roosevelt writes Governor Hughes to say he’d heard Hughes was considering Charles Hallam Keep, the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, for a position. Roosevelt states that he would be sad to lose Keep, but that he is extremely qualified for the job. The President offers to invite Keep to an upcoming dinner scheduled between Roosevelt and Hughes.
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1906-12-07
Thomas J. Akins sends William Loeb two clippings that indicate Joseph E. Black will be seeking appointment as Collector of Internal Revenue for the Western District of Missouri. Although Akins has taken little interest in appointments in the past because Senator William Warner has shown “great wisdom,” Akins wishes in this instance to express his opposition to Black’s appointment because Black opposed President Roosevelt’s nomination at the 1902 State Convention. Black was said to have distributed the Hanna badges and buttons and to have “talked very ugly about the President,” and Black’s nomination would revive feuds in Missouri. Akins wants to advise Roosevelt that Black’s appointment would be a “great mistake.”
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1907-01-02
Francis C. Travers reports to President Roosevelt about a possible nominee for governor of Alaska. Travers also suggests Major Byrne for a railroad construction project. A party is arranged to greet Roosevelt when he arrives in St. Louis for the fair.
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1904-11-21
Senator Richard F. Pettigrew writes to Theodore Roosevelt after a previous conversation in which Roosevelt suggested to appoint James Wilson as Secretary of the Interior. In this letter, Pettigrew argues that Wilson is an excellent Secretary of Agriculture and that he should not change office.
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1905-06-02
Assemblyman Theodore Roosevelt presents a bill that would allow the governor of New York absolute power in making appointments to various heads of departments within the government. In doing so, the governor would not need the confirmation or the rejection of the aldermen.
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1884-02-05
President Roosevelt writes to Joseph Bucklin Bishop to thank him for his editorials. Roosevelt comments on opposition to the appointment of Seth Low and writes that he intends to continue to get along with everyone. Roosevelt also thanks Bishop for sending him a copy of a book.
1904-11-16
President Roosevelt writes to Joseph Bucklin Bishop regarding political pressures while making appointments to governmental positions. Roosevelt maintains that he follows the Constitutional process of making appointments and refuses to allow outside influence in the process. He mentions trying to balance various political factions.
1903-03-28
President Roosevelt thanks Joseph Bucklin Bishop for his letter. Roosevelt writes about making compromises with senators and remembering that he cannot do everything his way.
1901-11-27
Governor Roosevelt writes to Avery De Lano Andrews about appointments to the Palisades and Agriculture Commissions.
1900-03-31
Theodore Roosevelt sends his thanks to Judge Shawhan and congratulates him for being elected as a delegate for the sixth district of Ohio.
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1912-05-24