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Letter from Henry Loomis Nelson to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Henry Loomis Nelson to Theodore Roosevelt

Henry Loomis Nelson pleads the case of J. D. O’Connell, a clerk in the Bureau of Statistics who has been dismissed for submitting serious charges against the Chief of the Bureau, Oscar P. Austin. Nelson apologizes for bothering President Roosevelt with the case but asks that an investigation into the charges be conducted, asserting that he believes O’Connell to be trustworthy and to deserve a chance to present his proofs.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-27

Creator(s)

Nelson, Henry Loomis, 1846-1908

Letter from Nicholas Murray Butler to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Nicholas Murray Butler to Theodore Roosevelt

Nicholas Murray Butler, President of Columbia University, notifies President Roosevelt that Myron T. Herrick will be visiting the White House and plans to decline being appointed Minister to Italy. Butler suggests Roosevelt make it known to Herrick that he does not take this declination personally as Herrick will be a useful Ohio supporter. Butler also suggests that James Speyer be invited to Prince Heinrich of Prussia’s state dinner. Speyer has considerable influence and is familiar to Prince Heinrich.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-29

Creator(s)

Butler, Nicholas Murray, 1862-1947

Letter from Henry Loomis Nelson to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Henry Loomis Nelson to Theodore Roosevelt

Henry Loomis Nelson requests an investigation into the dismissal of Clerk J. D. O’Connell. O’Connell had submitted evidence to Representative Joseph Gurney Cannon, Chairman of the Appropriations Committee of the House, that Oscar P. Austin, Chief of the Bureau of Statistics, was using his office for personal gain. O’Connell and Austin have now brought charges against each other.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-20

Creator(s)

Nelson, Henry Loomis, 1846-1908

Letter from Terence Vincent Powderly to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Terence Vincent Powderly to Theodore Roosevelt

Commissioner General Powderly defends the transfer of John R. De Barry from Buffalo, New York, to a position on the border. He believes an experienced inspector such as De Barry will be much more useful at a border station then in Buffalo. Special Immigrant Inspector Watchorn has been sent to Buffalo to interview those that protested De Barry’s transfer and report fully on the facts of the case.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-29

Creator(s)

Powderly, Terence Vincent, 1849-1924

Letter from Bartlett S. Johnston to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Bartlett S. Johnston to Theodore Roosevelt

Bartlett S. Johnston is deeply interested in the success of the Roosevelt administration and offers several pieces of advice. Johnston wants the Treasury Department to be kept from the influence of Wall Street and advises against the “Subsidy matter.” He also recommends Charles J. Bonaparte, who would bring “honor and credit to any position.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-18

Creator(s)

Johnston, Bartlett S. (Bartlett Shipp), 1845-1927

Letter from John Thomas McDonough to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from John Thomas McDonough to Theodore Roosevelt

John Thomas McDonough sends good wishes for the success of the Roosevelt administration. He believes it is important for President Roosevelt to cultivate political support and he suggests that Senator Platt be offered the position of Secretary of the Treasury. Platt is well qualified and his appointment would be popular in New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-17

Creator(s)

McDonough, John Thomas, 1844-1917