Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt
James R. Sheffield declines President Roosevelt’s offer of the position of Immigration Commissioner.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-12-19
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United States. Bureau of Immigration
Letter from Terence Vincent Powderly to Thomas Fitchie
Commissioner General Powderly disapproves of Commissioner Fitchie’s recommendation to build a chapel for immigrants on Ellis Island. He believes there is not enough space to construct a chapel large enough to accommodate all of the religions practiced by the immigrants. The Bureau of Immigration also lacks the funds for construction.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-27
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Letter from Charles S. Hamlin to Theodore Roosevelt
Charles S. Hamlin speaks on behalf of merchants and those in transportation along the border of the United States and Canada who are concerned about the recommendation of Commissioner Powderly to limit the border crossings of Chinese merchants. Such an act would be disastrous to New England merchants, especially for those involved in the cotton trade. Hamlin hopes that President Roosevelt will make no such radical recommendation to Congress.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-27
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Letter from Nicholas Murray Butler to Theodore Roosevelt
Nicholas Murray Butler recommends James R. Sheffield for the position of Immigration Commissioner.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-26
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Memorandum from William Loeb to Theodore Roosevelt
William Loeb forwards a newspaper article sent by Harry Brown regarding conditions in the Immigration Bureau. Loeb explained to Brown how he was “scooped” on the news of the appointment of Nevada N. Stranahan.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-20
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Letter from William Alexander Gaston to Theodore Roosevelt
William Alexander Gaston supports the reappointment of Edward F. McSweeney and suggests that President Roosevelt investigate McSweeney’s record before making a decision.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-04
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Letter from William Alexander Gaston to Theodore Roosevelt
William Alexander Gaston supports the reappointment of Edward F. McSweeney and suggests that President Roosevelt investigate McSweeney’s record before making a decision.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-04
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Letter from Terence Vincent Powderly to George B. Cortelyou
Terence Vincent Powderly encloses a letter written by George E. Matthews. Powderly states Mr. DeBarry’s transfer order was suspended while he was out of the office, but DeBarry needs to be removed from his position in Buffalo, New York. Powderly encourages George B. Cortelyou to ignore any letters written on DeBarry’s behalf.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-26
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Letter from Nicholas Murray Butler to Theodore Roosevelt
Nicholas Murray Butler is concerned about the immigration service which he believes is one of the most important offices in the government. Butler agrees that Superintendent Fitchie should not be retained and also suggests an investigation into the New York office and the Washington, D.C., office under Commissioner Powderly. Butler believes that Edward F. McSweeney is the strongest man in the immigration service.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-07
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Letter from Thomas St. John Gaffney to Theodore Roosevelt
Thomas St. John Gaffney urges President Roosevelt to appoint Joseph M. Dickey as commissioner of immigration. Should Roosevelt do so, Gaffney is interested in Dickey’s current position as United States Shipping Commissioner.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-07