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Commissioner of Corporations Garfield encloses a memorandum regarding the Wyoming Oil Company and writes that Judge Ryan relayed that Judge Van Devanter has charge of the consolidated oil case. Garfield discusses the Ohio and New York election results. Garfield is traveling to the woods with Gifford Pinchot and sends his regards to Mrs. Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-04
Commissioner of Corporations Garfield has examined the September 10 report from the Public Printer and confirmed all essential matters from the report of August 10. The workmanship, quality, and speed of the Public Printer is satisfactory but prices are consistently 30% higher than outside prices. The Public Printer has also failed to audit his office and only the transactions between the printer and the Treasury have been audited.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-25
Commissioner of Corporations Garfield writes President Roosevelt to clarify his position regarding the classification of fourth class postmasters. Under the old rules, fourth class postmasters were under the executive civil service, which was different from classified service. The new rules classified the entire executive service under the classified service but left exceptions, including fourth class postmasters, from examination. They remain subject to rules relating to political and religious discrimination.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-25
Commissioner of Corporations Garfield clarifies the position of fourth class postmasters within the classified service. They are part of the classified service but exempted under section 8 of Rule III. However, President William McKinley amended section 8 and made fourth class postmasters subject to a part of Rule II preventing them from using their position “for political purposes, and discriminating against any persons because of religious or political opinions or affiliations.” Garfield regrets that this issue became a newspaper controversy between Postmaster General Henry C. Payne and the Bureau of Corporations.
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1903-09-23
Commissioner of Corporations Garfield spoke with Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna regarding the Ohio campaign and believes they will win. Garfield may go to Ohio next month to assist the campaign. Representative Joseph Gurney Cannon has been asked to help out in Ohio and Garfield hopes Cannon can dedicate a week to the campaign. Garfield believes the bookbinders’ union is only receiving formal support from other labor unions in the Miller case.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-21
James Rudolph Garfield, Commissioner of Corporations in the Department of Commerce and Labor, acknowledges receipt of copies of letters from President Roosevelt. He approves of Roosevelt’s methods of dealing with the Senate, and feels the public does not understand the complicated relationship between the two. In a postscript Garfield writes that he received General Leonard Wood’s letter about the articles, and there is no need to answer such attacks. If the Senate asks for the records the truth will come to light.
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1903-09-15
James Rudolph Garfield, Commissioner of Corporations in the Department of Commerce and Labor, has questions for President Roosevelt about the required qualifications for the Chicago member of the Lake Level Commission, as he has a man in mind. The commission studied changing depths and patterns in the Great Lakes.
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1903-09-11
James Rudolph Garfield writes to William C. Boyden to suggest Boyden meet with Mr. Todd and forward any other information.
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1903-09-01
James Rudolph Garfield writes to Rudolph Matz, Walter Lowrie Fisher, and William C. Boyden to find out if Fisher or Matz will be in the office the following Monday.
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1903-08-28
James Rudolph Garfield requests information from Walter L. Fisher about Lyman E. Cooley’s work on the drainage canal in Chicago.
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1903-08-29
James Rudolph Garfield writes a memo regarding a telephone conversation with Walter L. Fisher, who obtained information about Lyman E. Cooley and his work as an engineer.
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1903-09-01
James Rudolph Garfield thanks Rudolph Matz for his letter regarding Lyman E. Cooley. Garfield is also consulting several others about the matter, including Walter L. Fisher.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-01
Commissioner of Corporations James Rudolph Garfield has followed Secretary of Commerce and Labor George B. Cortelyou’s instructions to inquire regarding Lyman E. Cooley. He has received a letter from Walter L. Fisher on the matter, which he now sends to President Roosevelt.
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1903-09-02
James Rudolph Garfield encloses a letter from Walter L. Fisher regarding Lyman E. Cooley.
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1903-09-02
James Rudolph Garfield writes to the Bureau of Corporations regarding information from the Civil Service Commission about waiving the age limit in the case of Civil War veterans.
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1903-08-08
Commissioner of Corporations James Rudolph Garfield encloses documents regarding Mark B. Dunnell’s interest in appointment as Civil Service Commissioner. He approves of President Roosevelt’s speech about trusts and expresses his support for continued investigations into various departments.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-04
The United States Civil Service Commission is satisfied with Senator Quay’s explanation and response to the communication requesting funds from federal office holders.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-06
James Rudolph Garfield discusses a few political matters relating to Ohio.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-08
James Rudolph Garfield provides an update to President Roosevelt on the activities of the Civil Service Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-09
James Rudolph Garfield sends President Roosevelt a set of speeches given by his father, former President James A. Garfield, that he believes Roosevelt will find interesting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-08