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Collector Stranahan informs William Loeb that he did not object to the appointment of Maurice E. Townsend, as Loeb suggested to Townsend’s brother.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-28
William Emlen Roosevelt reports on the condition of his mother, Elizabeth Norris Emlen Roosevelt. Roosevelt mentions that Sagamore Hill’s superintendent Noah Seaman is “improving,” and reviews his conversation with Joseph Bucklin Bishop, stating that the “Townsend boys” are interested in building a hotel in Oyster Bay, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-02
William Loeb discusses replacements for labor commissionership. He suggests warning William A. Miller to avoid contact with the press while the case involving the Book Binding Department is being investigated. Loeb recommends that President Roosevelt avoid Maurice E. Townsend, who is organizing a 200th anniversary celebration of Oyster Bay.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-27
Albert Loren Cheney warns William Loeb that Maurice E. Townsend has been making trouble and is threatening Francis C. Travers. Cheney believes Townsend is crazy and suggests that the Secret Service watch him as Townsend wants to get near President Roosevelt and run the country himself.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-21
Nevada N. Stranahan requests more information from President Roosevelt regarding what employment Maurice E. Townsend is qualified for and would accept because the letter that Townsend was too vague.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-24
William Loeb says that Maurice E. Townsend could fill a position with little work required. Loeb mentions that local Republicans from Townsend’s district “protested vigorously” against him being given a position in the administration. He has traditionally voted Democratic and did not even vote for President Roosevelt. Any debt that Roosevelt owed Townsend was satisfied with a job that Roosevelt provided while governor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-26