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President Roosevelt informs District Attorney Burnett that Edward H. Van Ingen and William Williams visited him regarding Edward F. McSweeney. They presented him with evidence that McSweeney is lying, and he does not see clemency as an option.
1903-02-12
President Roosevelt informs Joseph Bucklin Bishop that he met with Edward H. Van Ingen and agrees with their plan of action via letter. Roosevelt has already written to District Attorney Henry L. Burnett about the letter and plans to meet with Burnett, Van Ingen, and William Williams together. He also comments on the trust legislation and the actions of Congressmen George Frisbie Hoar and Charles E. Littlefield. Roosevelt encloses a letter to New York Police Commissioner F. V. Greene and discusses the information he provided Greene.
1903-02-17
President Roosevelt informs Joseph Bucklin Bishop that he will speak with Edward Van Ingen. He also asks Bishop to write to Henry Clay Frick.
1903-07-24
President Roosevelt writes to Joseph Bucklin Bishop regarding “dishonorable and untruthful” articles written by Henry Loomis Nelson in the Boston Herald. He asks for Bishop’s advice on how to best respond to Nelson in the press.
1903-07-21
President Roosevelt informs Joseph Bucklin Bishop that he favors William Williams, who has been recommended by Edward H. Van Ingen and James R. Sheffield, for the position.
1902-03-29
Theodore Roosevelt thinks that Edward H. Van Ingen’s letter was “mighty nice.” He asks Walter H. Crittenden to say hello to Van Ingen’s wife if he ever sees her.
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1911-02-07
William Loeb sends Lucien L. Bonheur an autographed letter from President Roosevelt to Edward H. Van Ingen, per Bonheur’s request.
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1905-02-18
In light of the “scoundrelly article” by Henry Loomis Nelson, President Roosevelt instructs Williams to work with Van Ingen and prepare a statement about McSweeney.
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1903-07-20
President Roosevelt asks if it is possible to retain Edward H. Van Ingen as special counsel under Henry L. Burnett for the prosecution of Edward F. McSweeney.
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1903-06-25
President Roosevelt would like to meet with General Henry L. Burnett, Edward H. Van Ingen, and Commissioner William Williams regarding the Edward F. McSweeney matter.
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1903-02-17
Walter H. Crittenden encloses a letter from his client Edward H. Van Ingen, which Theodore Roosevelt might find interesting.
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1911-02-03
Joseph Bucklin Bishop believes President Roosevelt should answer Henry Loomis Nelson by sending a signed communication from Edward H. Van Ingen to the Boston Herald. Bishop also offers his help to Roosevelt in any possible way.
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1903-07-23
Joseph Bucklin Bishop suggests that President Roosevelt write Edward H. Van Ingen a personal letter expressing his appreciation for his services to the United States, regarding his hard work on the McSweeney case.
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1903-06-24
William Williams lays out the case regarding Edward F. McSweeney, Assistant Commissioner of Immigration, and his removal of documents from Ellis Island. Williams requests a meeting with President Roosevelt, Attorney General Knox, Secretary of the Treasury Shaw, and Commissioner of Immigration Frank P. Sargent to review the case.
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1903-02-04
The situation at Ellis Island has improved regarding Joe Murray. James Sheffield is doing all he can to work out the difficulties between Murray and the new Commissioner of Immigration, William Williams.
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1903-01-30
Attorney General Knox discusses potential evidence in the complaint against Edward F. McSweeney. Mr. Van Ingen asked for an opportunity to submit the evidence against McSweeney. The Treasury Department wants to present evidence of fraudulent intent.
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1902-11-29
James R. Sheffield recommends Edward H. Van Ingen for appointment as Immigration Commissioner for the Port of New York.
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1902-03-13