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Wynne, Robert John, 1851-1922

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Memorandum from Charles A. Conrard to Robert John Wynne

Acting Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Conrard informs Postmaster General Wynne that a petition has been received and transmitted to Division Headquarters. An order has been issued to investigate the issue immediately. Referring to another matter, Conrard informs Wynne that it falls under the jurisdiction of the Second Assistant Postmaster General, and that he does not have any information on the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-24

Memorandum from Charles A. Conrard to Robert John Wynne

Assistant Secretary to the President Benjamin F. Barnes has asked that papers be sent to President Roosevelt regarding the case of a postmaster in Georgia. C. I. Robinson was recommended for reappointment when his commission expired, but a competitor, James R. Webster, was also nominated. Webster, however, was said to have cheated on his wife and to be an alcoholic, so Robinson was reappointed.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-24

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert John Wynne

President Roosevelt forwards to Acting Postmaster General Wynne a clipping stating that political assessments have been made against all postmasters in the Third District of Tennessee. Roosevelt instructs Wynne to send the circular of the Civil Service Commission to the postmasters, informing them that they may contribute as much or as little as they wish, without fear of repercussions. Roosevelt also tells Wynne to send copies of his letter to Robert S. Sharp, the congressional candidate for the Third District, and to the chairman of the Republican State Committee, J. C. R. McCall.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-05

Letter from Littleton Waller Tazewell Waller to Robert John Wynne

Major Waller defends his actions and success in the Philippines. The accusations against him brought by “swivel chair” officials have convinced him that it is time to return home. Waller is not interested in serving as Commandant of the Marine Corps but is willing to end his life “in some far field.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-04