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President Roosevelt would like to give the appointment to Mahlon Van Horne, a good man with French language ability. Roosevelt fears that there will not be another appointment suitable for Van Horne.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-17
Secretary of State Hay encloses a report on Mahlon Van Horne, consul at St. Thomas, that verifies he is an unsatisfactory officer. The position could be given to Mr. Payne, Senator Nathan Bay Scott’s friend. Payne will need to take the State Department examination.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-02
Herbert H. D. Peirce has been called away by the death of his brother-in-law but before he leaves he submits the brief for the case against Mahlon Van Horne, consul at St. Thomas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-02
Mahlon Van Horne is charged with failure to respond to requests for postage stamps and generally performing poorly as Consul at Saint Thomas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-02