United States Civil Service Commission

Letter from Charles R. Dewing to United States Civil Service Commission

Charles R. Dewing writes the United States Civil Service Commission regarding an investigation into the dismissal of Dewing due to religious discrimination. Dewing states Mr. Stockman, a Jesuit, targeted Dewing because he was part of the Central Union Church and participated in activities. Dewing also states Mr. Stockman pressured him to send letters, work long hours, and never take time off. Dewing requests the Commission continue to investigate.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-15

Creator(s)

Dewing, Charles R. (Charles Royal), 1878-

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to United States Civil Service Commission

President Roosevelt would like the United States Civil Service commission to make an exception for William Norman, who has been captain of the presidential yacht the Sylph for two years. Roosevelt would like Norman to be made Assistant Inspector of Hulls in the Steamboat Inspection Service in New Orleans.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Civil Service Commission

President Roosevelt informs the Civil Service Commission that he is making two exceptions to the classification of civil service employees. He is making temporary positions held by two daughters of Civil War veterans permanent. While the government should take care to avoid allowing political pull to secure positions for employees, exceptions to civil service rules can be made with appropriate documentation of the reasons for such appointments.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from George B. Cortelyou to the United States Civil Service Commission

George B. Cortelyou informs the members of the Civil Service Commission that William B. Dulany desires an exception so he may be appointed to a messenger position at the White House.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-15

Creator(s)

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

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the United States Civil Service Commission

President Roosevelt agrees to the Collector of the Port’s previous request to make three exemptions for promotions at his Customs House. However, Roosevelt does not want exceptions like this to become the new standard, as it would take weight away from examinations. He thinks the present system is still working, but perhaps it should be made easier to promote men who are already in the force of employees.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to United States Civil Service Commission

President Roosevelt tells the United States Civil Service Commission that he believes that Perl’s case is one of “exceptional merit.” Given Perl’s service both in the regular army and as a civilian clerk in both the Philippines and Panama, Roosevelt believes that he should be classified by the department.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to United States Civil Service Commission

President Roosevelt would like deaf people to be examined for government positions they could fill, and directs the United States Civil Service Commission to communicate with Secretary of the Treasury James Rudolph Garfield and doctor Edward Miner Gallaudet to prepare a rule for Roosevelt to sign.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to United States Civil Service Commission

President Roosevelt responds to the United States Civil Service Commission’s letter about John A. Flickinger, who has been working as a temporary watchman in the Weather Bureau. Given that Flickinger’s work has been satisfactory, and that Chief Clerk of the Weather Bureau Daniel Joseph Carroll has issued a letter of recommendation for him, Roosevelt has signed the order that allows Flickinger to be certified without further examination.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the United States Civil Service Commission

President Roosevelt forwards to the United States Civil Service Commission an anonymous letter that he has received, and asks them to look into the complaint. The writer claims that a customs inspector in Port Huron, Michigan, is required to pay political assessments each month.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-07-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the United States Civil Service Commission

President Roosevelt recommends to the United States Civil Service Commission that Frank Benjamin Raynor, who lost his health in a rescue while working as a surfman, be given any government position he is qualified for. Roosevelt includes a letter to Raynor from Treasury Secretary Leslie M. Shaw, describing the actions that Raynor and fellow surfman Albert Latham took following the wreck of the schooner Benjamin C. Cromwell in 1904. Raynor was awarded a medal for his actions.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to United States Civil Service Commission

In accordance with the reasons set out in a previous letter from the United States Civil Service Commission, President Roosevelt approves the action of the commission regarding people who are deaf and mute, and directs that copies of this letter be sent to the petitioners.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-29

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to United States Civil Service Commission

President Roosevelt tells the United States Civil Service Commission that it does not seem right to remove Philip W. Reinhard from his position, even though it is in violation of the civil service rules, as he has already served in the position for nine years and has a positive statement by Secretary of the Treasury George B. Cortelyou. Roosevelt asks whether he needs to make an executive order, or if the commission can act on its own account.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-29

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the United States Civil Service Commission

President Roosevelt returns several papers relating to the position of deputy collector and inspector of customs at Stamford, Connecticut, to the Civil Service Commission. Roosevelt refers the Commission to a letter from Acting Secretary of the Treasury James Burton Reynolds, suggesting that an exception should be made for the good of the service, but also feels that the position should either be taken off of the competitive list or limited only to people living in Stamford. He asks for the Commission’s advice regarding this matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the Civil Service Commission

President Roosevelt sends the Civil Service Commission the text of a communication he received from the Senate. It states that communications from heads of departments, executive officers, or similar positions should only be sent directly to the Senate when required by law. Otherwise, they should be transmitted to the Senate by the president. Roosevelt instructs them to act accordingly.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-01-17

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the United States Civil Service Commission

President Roosevelt apologizes and withdraws his request from the United States Civil Service Commission. Roosevelt instructs the Commission to investigate and report on the two cases.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-11-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the Civil Service Commission

President Roosevelt asks the Civil Service Commission to meet with the National Advisory Board for Fuels and Structural Materials to discuss more equitable and efficient means to purchase and use coal within government buildings.  

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the United States Civil Service Commission

President Roosevelt expresses his opinion to the United States Civil Service Commission that the wives of injured civil service employees should be allowed to take their positions if they are qualified. If Gertrude M. Hildreth proves so qualified, Roosevelt believes she should not be prevented from taking her husband’s position in the Patent Office, as he has been paralyzed.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-02-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the United States Civil Service Commision

President Roosevelt asks the United States Civil Service Commission to carefully consider Secretary of War William H. Taft’s letter. Commissioner Alford Warriner Cooley has told Roosevelt that he objects to have civil service law apply to the Canal Commission, and Roosevelt thinks that the law should be withdrawn.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the United States Civil Service Commission

President Roosevelt sends the United States Civil Service Commission an exchange of dispatches between himself and Senator Albert J. Beveridge. He chastises the commission for making a public announcement regarding “a matter which was on the eve of outlawry” when they were given to the Attorney General.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the United States Civil Service Commission

President Roosevelt asks the Civil Service Commission to look into the case of Albert Powers, a Rough Rider who was injured in the Spanish-American War.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-10-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919