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President Roosevelt wanted to keep Terence Vincent Powderly but the situation did not improve and other officials insisted on a “clean sweep.”
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1902-03-22
Deveaux has received a great deal of support and a variety of recommendations for his abilities and character. President Roosevelt may have to reappoint him.
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1902-01-16
President Roosevelt asks Senator Penrose to look over a memorandum from the Treasury Department and asks for a replacement for Hartranft.
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1902-01-06
President Roosevelt is pleased Governor Shaw has accepted the position of Secretary of the Treasury. Roosevelt would like to meet with Shaw in person and will find out from outgoing Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gage when he plans to resign. Roosevelt believes it will be some time in February.
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1901-12-26
President Roosevelt informs T. Jefferson Coolidge that while he has the highest regard for Mr. Herrick, he thought it would be better to appoint Leslie M. Shaw to the position.
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1901-12-27
President Roosevelt is pleased that Governor Shaw will accept the position of Secretary of the Treasury.
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1901-12-26
President Roosevelt requests records that could corroborate Collector Wimberly’s alleged misconduct regarding appointments.
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1901-11-18
William Howell informs A. W. B. Bogan that Assistant Secretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt will not return to the office before the end of the month. He explains that the Revenue-Cutter Service is part of the Department of the Treasury, not the Navy Department, and suggests that Bogan write to Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. G
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1897-10-18
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs Stevenson Constable that the Department of the Treasury appointed the Supervisory Architect for the United States last week. Even if he had received Constable’s letter earlier, he would not have been able to help Constable’s brother, Howard Constable, secure the appointment as it is outside of the Navy Department.
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1897-10-25
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs Harvey Bond Elliott Maccoun that he cannot do anything to help. He suggests that she sends Wilmer’s certificate to the officials at the Treasury Department.
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1897-10-02
Wilbur S. Hinman acknowledges receipt of Frederick C. Miller’s letter and will give the papers to Assistant Secretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt when he returns. However, he explains that since the Lighthouse Service is under the Department of the Treasury, Roosevelt will likely be unable to help.
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1897-10-11
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs Henry S. Bingham that only the naval yard tugs have pilots, and they are chosen through examination. He directs Bingham to tell him directly what he wants.
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1897-09-17
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt asks Eugene Tyler Chamberlain to send a book published by the Bureau of Navigation, Merchant Vessels of the United States, to David Cory if possible.
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1897-08-06
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1897-08-02
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Chandler, William E. (William Eaton), 1835-1917
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On behalf of William G. Spencer, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt asks C. N. Jordan if there is any possibility of a promotion for Spencer. Roosevelt speaks to Spencer’s trustworthiness and work ethic.
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1897-05-28
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs James Harrison Wilson that John B. O’Brien is in the Treasury Department and, therefore, he cannot help him. Roosevelt awaits hearing how he can cooperate with Wilson following his telegram. He told Henry V. Boynton to arrange the committee and notify him of anything he can do.
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1897-05-04
George Washington Towle asks Theodore Roosevelt if he understands the proposed legislation regarding the country’s banking interests. He discusses the two purposes of commercial banks and the “evil possibilities” of Nelson W. Aldrich’s proposal. Such legislation would put money under the control of a few powerful bankers, just as in Europe. The potential outcome would be worse than the Panic of 1907.
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1911-11-14
William Williams, the Commissioner of Immigration at Ellis Island, answers several of Theodore Roosevelt’s questions about the way that immigrants are classified by race when they enter the United States. He explains in depth the distinctions between various categories of people coming from Russia, and clarifies that “Hebrews” are classed based on their race, and not on their Jewish faith. The country does not track the religions of immigrants. Williams is unable to fully discuss the classification of Cuban, West Indian, or Spanish American immigrants at present.
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1911-07-15
Howard H. Gross writes to Theodore Roosevelt concerning the National Soil Conservation and Welfare League, as he hopes to conduct a ten-year campaign, if necessary, to promote agriculture and raise sentiment to gain funds from the state and national treasury. Gross hopes to get trained agriculturist in all agricultural counties to assist farmers. Gross invites Roosevelt to join the advisory committee of the organization.
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1911-06-14
Heinrich A. Paffrath, a factory owner in Germany, informs Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou that he has ample evidence that Salt’s Textile Manufacturing Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut, has underreported their yarn imports. After being contracted to produce yarn, Paffrath details how Salt’s sabotaged his business and how business relations broke down. Paffrath explains that the company has done irreparable damage to his own factory, resulting in its closure, and asks if the U.S. government would consider compensating him for the losses.
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1909-02-19