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Sweet, Willis, 1856-1925

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Letter from Beekman Winthrop to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Beekman Winthrop to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Beekman provides evidence to the claims made in support of Judge Willis Sweet by Frederick L. Cornwell. Referring to statements provided by two members of the Executive Council in Puerto Rico, Beekman concludes Sweet (1) was known to be intoxicated during the last legislative session and at other times; (2) did borrow money from his subordinates, though it was not because other department heads reneged on an agreement to purchase the San Juan News; and (3) worked on at least two occasions to oppose the Roosevelt administration’s policies in Puerto Rico.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-31

Letter from Frederick L. Cornwell

Letter from Frederick L. Cornwell

Frederick L. Cornwell, an attorney, writes in defense of Judge Willis Sweet against charges that he was a drunkard while Attorney General, that he borrowed money from employees of the Department of Justice, and that he is disloyal to the National Administration. Cornwell states that Judge Sweet does not drink to excess. The money was borrowed to make payments on the San Juan newspaper because members of the cabinet failed to assume their financial obligations to pay. Finally, he is an “honest, faithful and efficient public servant.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-12

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Benson Foraker

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Benson Foraker

President Roosevelt submits his nomination of Regis Henri Post to be Governor of Puerto Rico. He sends a copy of the charges against him stemming from Post’s address to a conference of school superintendents in Puerto Rico, Post’s response, and letters from those involved with the case. Roosevelt informs Senator Foraker that he believes Post’s account of the events, and that he has been reprimanded. Roosevelt says that Post is a dedicated public official, and that despite his error, his record of service should not be ignored.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-12-04

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Regis Henri Post

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Regis Henri Post

President Roosevelt has considered the letters and telegrams written in support of Puerto Rico Governor Post, and reprimands him for the error stemming from Post’s address to a conference of school superintendents. Roosevelt believes that Post sincerely regrets his actions, and will send his nomination to the Governorship of Puerto Rico to the Senate, as his five years of otherwise commendable service as a public official should not be ignored.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-12-04

Santiago Cuebas granted a pardon

Santiago Cuebas granted a pardon

Santiago Cuebas has been granted a pardon in honor of the fifth anniversary of American troops landing in Puerto Rico. Cuebas had been convicted of seducing Antonia Cuebas, no relation. Santiago and Antonia were in a mutual relationship but Antonia’s mother attempted to use the relationship to extort Santiago’s father.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07