United States. Post Office Dept.

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge discusses the ongoing investigations of the Post Office scandal. He asks President Roosevelt to review a copy of a newspaper article by Walter Wellman of the Chicago Record-Herald. Lodge asserts that the publication is critical of him because of his defense of Assistant Postmaster General Robert John Wynne, who, the article seems to imply, might lose his position because of the scandal. Lodge describes having met the president’s wife and sister when he spoke at the Groton School. Lodge also refers to the Ohio intrigue over the state Republican Party’s resolution to nominate President Roosevelt as their candidate in 1904. It pitted Senator Foraker against Senator Hanna.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-30

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge refers to the Ohio intrigue over the state Republican Party’s resolution to nominate President Roosevelt as their candidate in 1904. The situation pitted Senator Foraker against Senator Hanna and Hanna lost face. Lodge comments on business men and Wall Street people who support Roosevelt, but he also discusses the fears of others who believe Roosevelt sides with labor and wants to destroy businesses like the railroad system. Lodge also mentions concerns about the Post Office sandal.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-02

Letter from George E. Green to William Loeb

George E. Green writes to William Loeb about his thoughts on the current effort surrounding Grover Cleveland as the Democratic candidate for the 1904 presidential election. Green ends his letter explaining his involvement with the International Time Recording Co. and its business with the Post Office in an attempt to clear up any lingering rumors.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-05

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge encloses an objectionable article which he ties to Wilbur F. Wakeman. He is concerned that Postmaster General Payne does not fully appreciate the importance of post office matters which have received a great deal of press attention recently. Lodge is disappointed with the falling out between Senator Platt and Governor Odell.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-04-18

Letter from George B. Cortelyou to Theodore Roosevelt

George B. Cortelyou updates President Roosevelt on the progress of his work with the new Department of Commerce and Labor, especially his efforts to have an Assistant Secretary appointed quickly. He also touches on other matters, including the Post Office investigation, New York politics, and the Puerto Rico smuggling cases.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-04-23

Letter from Henry C. Payne to Theodore Roosevelt

Postmaster General Payne updates President Roosevelt on recent developments in the Post Office Department, particularly the dismissal of General Tyner.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-04-27

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge is concerned about various scandals surrounding the Post Office department and how it will reflect on Postmaster General Henry C. Payne who does not seem to Lodge to recognize the severity of the situation.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-02

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge clarifies his earlier comments regarding Wilbur F. Wakeman and explains his confidence regarding the Republican approach to the tariff question. He is very concerned about the Post Office Department and suggests the removal of Mr. Machen. Lodge concludes with an update on the Roosevelt family.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-02

Letter from E. F. Loud to the editor of the Washington Post

E. F. Loud clarifies his statement regarding the investigations at the Post Office Department.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-05

Letter from Joseph L. Bristow to Henry C. Payne

Assistant Postmaster General Bristow requests that the Division of Free Delivery be temporarily assigned to his bureau so that the current investigation can be expedited.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-07

Letter from August W. Machen to Henry C. Payne

August W. Machen agrees to take a leave of absence and to turn the Division of Free Delivery over to M. C. Fosnes until the conclusion of the investigation.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-08

Order from Henry C. Payne

Postmaster General Payne assigns the Division of Free Delivery to the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-08

Letter from Henry C. Payne to August W. Machen

Postmaster General Payne orders August W. Machen to take a leave of absence and hand over control of the Division of Free Delivery to M. C. Fosnes during the investigation.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-08

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge provides his thoughts on the Post Office investigation. He hopes that Grover Cleveland is the Democratic nominee but doubts it will happen.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-11

Letter from James Sullivan Clarkson to William Loeb

James Sullivan Clarkson encloses several newspaper articles. He also comments on three topics: the movement for Grover Cleveland’s nomination by some Democrats, F. Norton Goddard’s popularity in New York, and the post office investigations.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-13

Letter from George E. Green to William Loeb

George E. Green requests a note of introduction to Postmaster General Payne whom he would like to meet as he is associated with several businesses that work with the Post Office. In addition, he comments on a circular, which he encloses, regarding President Roosevelt’s nomination for 1904.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-03-23

Letter from George E. Green to William Loeb

George E. Green has received William Loeb’s reply to his request for an introductory note to Postmaster General Payne regarding business issues, but no note was enclosed. Green seeks to clarify his intentions so that Loeb may understand his need for the introduction.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-03-28

Letter from Robert John Wynne to John Robert Procter

Acting Postmaster General Wynne outlines the justification for Donatus O’Brien’s dismissal. He presents a history of incidents relating to absences without leave and sleeping on duty since O’Brien began work as a watchman 10 years earlier.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-04-03

Mr. Payne speaks

Postmaster General Payne has claimed responsibility for the post office investigation and intends to “push the matter to the limit.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-04-14

Faces their queries

Postmaster General Payne answers questions regarding the post office investigation.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-04-18