Wakeman, Wilbur Fisk, 1857-1931

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Cornelius Newton Bliss

President Roosevelt thanks Cornelius Newton Bliss for the letters sharing his views on politicians to be appointed or reappointed to positions in New York. Roosevelt feels that Bliss is right about Internal Revenue Collector Charles H. Treat and United States Marshal William Henkel. He asks Bliss to tell Henkel, however, that he must work with Frederick Norton Goddard, and not against him. Roosevelt has not made up his mind about Wilbur Fisk Wakeman yet.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Summary of letter from Bennett S. Wakeman

Bennett S. Wakeman writes to assure President Roosevelt that the three brothers of Wilbur Fisk Wakeman, whom Roosevelt recently removed as appraiser of New York, will continue to support Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-01

Creator(s)

Presidential Office Staff

Letter from George B. Cortelyou to Lyman J. Gage

President Roosevelt would like Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gage to send over a nomination appointing George W. Whitehead as Appraiser of Merchandise at New York City.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-20

Creator(s)

Cortelyou, George B. (George Bruce), 1862-1940

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry C. Payne

President Roosevelt encloses a circular from the American Protective Tariff League that is opposed to the Roosevelt administrations policy on Cuban reciprocity. Roosevelt would like to know if any of the board of managers have the influence to prevent these “mischievous” circulars.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Lyman J. Gage

President Roosevelt agrees to request the resignation of Wilbur Fisk Wakeman and appoint Mr. Whitehead in his place.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles F. Horner

President Roosevelt has received both protests against and requests for Wilbur Fisk Wakeman’s retention. He will consider the matter and do what he deems necessary.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-31

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from George B. Cortelyou to Theodore Roosevelt

Postmaster General Cortelyou has received Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw’s communication regarding the investigation by the New York Collector’s office regarding Edward S. Fowler. Cortelyou writes refutes the criticisms contained in the investigation to President Roosevelt, citing his long personal knowledge of Fowler and Fowler’s efficiency in office.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-05-28

Creator(s)

Cortelyou, George B. (George Bruce), 1862-1940

Clothing

This newspaper article speculates on potential candidates for the position of Postmaster of New York City, and endorses Marcus M. Marks as a strong candidate. Marks, the article argues, is a successful businessman and does not need the income from the position, which would allow him to make the necessary changes to the institution that would benefit the population as a whole, instead of working only for his own interests. Marks has experience re-establishing the National Clothiers’ Association of America, and of creating good labor relations between employers and employees.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-01

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge

President Roosevelt goes over his position on tariffs and is concerned about the New York situation.

Collection

Massachusetts Historical Society

Creation Date

1903-04-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge

President Roosevelt’s speeches are being well received, and he had a pleasant two weeks in Yellowstone. Politically, Roosevelt is pleased with the Northern Securities decision and concerned about the dispute between New York Governor Benjamin B. Odell and Senator Thomas Collier Platt.

Collection

Massachusetts Historical Society

Creation Date

1903-04-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

The president and the appraisership

President Roosevelt has rejected Senator Platt’s efforts to have Appraiser Wakeman removed from his position at the port of New York. Wakeman is an honest official that has combated “cheating importers” aligned with Platt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-07

Creator(s)

Unknown

Roosevelt may remove Bidwell

President Roosevelt has had several meetings with individuals interested in the federal officeholders of New York City. It appears likely that a “shake-up” is imminent with these appointments.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-07

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Frederick Norton Goddard to Theodore Roosevelt

Frederick Norton Goddard discusses Seth Low’s defeat in the New York election, campaign strategy for the Republican Party, and encloses a letter from Wilbur Fisk Wakeman. Goddard wishes to publish a statement regarding the campaign mismanagement, Low’s campaign manager, Counsel Clarke, and the Citizens’ Union. Goddard suggests meeting over Thanksgiving when President Roosevelt returns to Oyster Bay.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-06

Creator(s)

Goddard, Frederick Norton, 1861-1905

Letter from Charles A. Moore to Theodore Roosevelt

Charles A. Moore informs President Roosevelt that he plans to talk with the man making malicious statements about Roosevelt while falsely claiming he represented the American Protective Tariff League. Moore asks if William Loeb can send him copies of some letters.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-01

Creator(s)

Moore, Charles A. (Charles Arthur), 1845-1914

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-02

Creator(s)

Lodge, Henry Cabot, 1850-1924

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-04-18

Creator(s)

Lodge, Henry Cabot, 1850-1924

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge expresses his satisfaction with President Roosevelt’s speeches, particularly related to the tariff. He also found Secretary Root’s speech in Boston admirable. Alice Roosevelt’s visit to Puerto Rico appears to have been a success.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-04-08

Creator(s)

Lodge, Henry Cabot, 1850-1924

Letter from Bennett S. Wakeman to Theodore Roosevelt

Bennett S. Wakeman writes to assure President Roosevelt that the three brothers of Wilbur Fisk Wakeman, whom Roosevelt recently removed as appraiser of New York, will continue to support Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-01

Creator(s)

Wakeman, Bennett S.

Letter from Cornelius Newton Bliss to Theodore Roosevelt

Cornelius Newton Bliss states that he tries to interfere minimally in New York appointments and that he urged Senator Platt to insist upon “harmonious business relations” between the unnamed collector and appraiser Wilbur Fisk Wakeman. He discusses the conflicting opinions about Wakeman’s work as appraiser. Bliss forwards to President Roosevelt a letter from Col. Tichenor that had been intended for President McKinley before his death. While he states that he is “making no plea for the appraiser,” he implies that were the decision his to make, he would follow the advice of Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gage. He concludes by pledging loyalty to whatever decision President Roosevelt makes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-08

Creator(s)

Bliss, Cornelius Newton, 1833-1911

Letter from Henry S. Brown to William Loeb

Henry S. Brown sends something definite on “Dunn.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-05

Creator(s)

Brown, Henry S. (Henry Schroff), 1843-1928