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Cooley, Alford Warriner, 1873-1913

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Letter from Alford Warriner Cooley to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Alford Warriner Cooley to Theodore Roosevelt

Civil Service Commissioner Cooley clarifies his position regarding the classification of fourth class postmasters. According to Cooley’s interpretation, fourth class postmasters are exempt from examinations and can be appointed without regard to civil service rules. However, they are also within the classified service and subject to rules pertaining to removal for political reasons.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-25

Creator(s)

Cooley, Alford Warriner, 1873-1913

Letter from Alford Warriner Cooley to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Alford Warriner Cooley to Theodore Roosevelt

Civil Service Commissioner Cooley encloses a letter expressing the decision by the commission concerning whether to give veterans a hiring preference for government positions. Commission President John R. Procter will sign the letter when he reaches Oyster Bay. Cooley also expresses his concern about a rumor that Commission President John R. Procter may be leaving his post for a position as president of the University of Virginia. He hopes that President Roosevelt can encourage Procter to remain on the Civil Service Commission.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-29

Creator(s)

Cooley, Alford Warriner, 1873-1913