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George B. Cortelyou provides Puerto Rico Governor Hunt with information about three potential candidates for Treasurer of Puerto Rico and asks which he thinks will be most satisfactory.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-06
President Roosevelt submits his nomination of Regis Henri Post to be Governor of Puerto Rico. He sends a copy of the charges against him stemming from Post’s address to a conference of school superintendents in Puerto Rico, Post’s response, and letters from those involved with the case. Roosevelt informs Senator Foraker that he believes Post’s account of the events, and that he has been reprimanded. Roosevelt says that Post is a dedicated public official, and that despite his error, his record of service should not be ignored.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-04
President Roosevelt informs Senator Allison that William F. Willoughby will not be appointed to fill the position of Commissioner of Labor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-01
President Roosevelt asks Secretary of the Treasury Shaw if there is any position to which they can transfer William F. Willoughby, who does not get along well with the Puerto Ricans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-13
Senator Allison recommends Professor William F. Willoughby for Commissioner of Labor, the position currently held by Carroll D. Wright, who plans to resign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-30
Commissioner Wright hopes to have William F. Willoughby confirmed as treasurer of Puerto Rico and has written to Senator Foraker. He would like George B. Cortelyou to inform Foraker that the Willoughby appointment is “all right.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-13
Governor Hunt is comfortable with the appointment of Mr. James or William F. Willoughby.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-07