Matthews, George E. (George Edward), 1855-1911

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-01-30

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Matthews, George E. (George Edward), 1855-1911

President Roosevelt has requested information about the John R. DeBarry matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-16

President Roosevelt appreciates any information George E. Matthews can provide about the Public Printer.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-16

President Roosevelt informs George E. Matthews that Henry W. Brendel has held his position as collector for two terms. Except in exceptional cases, it is customary after two terms to nominate someone else to the position.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-01-29

President Roosevelt explains that it is impossible for him to look into “every question of a transfer of this kind” if he wishes to focus on the more important issues at hand. Requests from George E. Matthews are given careful consideration, but Roosevelt must stand by the decision of the head of the bureau or else remove him. He will ask Terence Vincent Powderly for a full explanation regarding the transfer of John R. DeBarry.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-27

President Roosevelt did not support John R. DeBarry because he distrusts public officials who use their political influence to prevent transfers.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-04