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For the position of collector of internal revenue in South Carolina, President Roosevelt supports Loomis Blalock over Mr. Screven, who is being put forward by the Democrats.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-07
Bliss asks President Roosevelt to intervene on behalf of a Collector of Internal Revenue in New York. Bliss has always understood the man’s service to his department to have been excellent. Appointed at a time when there were tensions, he was accepted by all “as a harmonizer.” However, “Murphy” has asked for the man’s resignation, and Bliss breaks his own resolution not to bother the President with recommendations for office, to ask his consideration in the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-01
George W. Jolly seeks an appointment as collector of the Second Internal Revenue District of Kentucky.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-02
President Roosevelt is concerned about Internal Revenue Collector William McCoach who also serves on the Philadelphia Council. Roosevelt urges Secretary of the Treasury Shaw to investigate and to encourage McCoach either to not seek re-election to the council or to resign his position as Collector.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-12
President Roosevelt hopes that Major Jenkins, a former Rough Rider, can be confirmed this week as Collector of Internal Revenue for South Carolina.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-15
Aloysius G. Brown appeals to Theodore Roosevelt to aid him in securing a position with the U.S. Secret Service. Brown details his attributes, work ethic and history, his physical appearance, and past work experience. In showing his good character, Brown details how he has a wife, two children, and another child on the way. Moreover, Brown details how he served in the Spanish-American War and in various capacities linked to the U.S. government since then.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-19
Commissioner of Internal Revenue Yerkes writes to William Loeb regarding Collector Phillips Lee Goldsborough and the rule that collectors cannot serve on local political committees. Yerkes requests an exception to this rule for Goldsborough.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-22
George R. Koester, who was recently appointed Internal Revenue Collector for South Carolina, recounts how he received the position and defends himself against criticism.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-23
Solicitor Wishard will be vacationing in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-04
Governor Cummins of Iowa would like President Roosevelt to hold off removing John M. Kemble as Internal Revenue Collector for the southern district of Iowa.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-26
Charles Lyman encloses a telegram in answer to the telegram sent to the Collector of Internal Revenue at Toledo, Ohio.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-03