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President Roosevelt will give careful consideration to Commander Robert S. Griffin’s case, but notes that he will judge Griffin entirely on his standing compared to other candidates. (Griffin has applied to be engineer-in-chief of the Navy)
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1908-05-25
President Roosevelt asks Henry Clay Frick if in his manufacturing interests, he has need of hiring someone “familiar with the ways and means of acquiring new foreign markets and the holding and expanding of them.” He believes that former Assistant Secretary of State Francis B. Loomis would be ideal for the position.
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1905-10-16
William Loeb informs Bertha E. Brandt that her services are not required at the White House, and that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt does not know of any friends who would be able to employ her as she desires.
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1905-10-11
President Roosevelt tells Catherine McLean New he plans to tell Chairman of the Republican National Committee George B. Cortelyou he hopes New’s husband, Harry S. New, can be made acting chairman of the Republican National Committee if Cortelyou returns to the cabinet. Roosevelt expects to talk to Cortelyou in March.
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1904-12-09
President Roosevelt has a large number of applications for the consular service, including from New York. He is unsure when he will be able to visit Minnesota again.
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1903-07-30
President Roosevelt is pleased to hear from Owen Wister and instructs Wister’s friend to include a letter from Wister as part of the application.
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1902-03-21
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt explains to John H. Clark that all positions in the Navy Department are under the jurisdiction of the civil service. As such, he cannot help Clark.
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1897-10-25
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt explains to Joseph Edward Peck that he cannot grant appeals for appointments, especially as he receives many similar requests as Peck’s on behalf of Mumford.
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1897-10-23
William Howell will bring Peter H. Magruder’s letter to the attention of Assistant Secretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt once he returns. Howell informs Magruder that the position he mentioned has already been filled.
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1897-10-21
In the absence of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt, Wilbur S. Hinman replied to J. M. Motley’s request to secure an appointment for his nephew at the Navy Academy. He sends materials with information on vacancies and admissions. Hinman doubts that Roosevelt can help as Congress nominates the candidates and the president is responsible for only twelve vacancies, which are usually reserved for sons of naval officers.
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1897-10-20
On behalf of Assistant Secretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt, Wilbur S. Hinman explains to John Pitcher that Roosevelt has already pledged to support the two sons of naval officers in their candidacy for paymaster. However, he will make Bryan his “alternate.”
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1897-10-15
Wilbur S. Hinman sends R. H. Dougherty information on how to pay clerks. He will bring Dougherty’ letter to the attention of Assistant Secretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt once he returns. However, Roosevelt cannot help him obtain a position.
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1897-10-12
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt explains to Clarence Gordon that he does not have the power to make appointments to any positions. Mechanics and laborers at navy yards are under the jurisdiction of the civil service. The men Gordon mentions can register with the Labor Board at the navy yard.
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1897-10-11
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt wishes he could appoint Egbert since Charles Henry Tucky Collis only recommends good men. However, Roosevelt has no appointments to give as most positions are under the jurisdiction of the civil service. He sends Collis a copy of labor employment rules at the navy yards.
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1897-10-02
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt would help Frank Freau if he could. However, almost all positions are under the civil service rules, and Freau must register at the navy yard and then wait for his turn.
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1897-09-30
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt explains to Anne Lyman Delano Hitch that he wants to help Wilkins but cannot as individuals in the navy yards are employed in order of their registration. He has no power to advance anyone, as he has also explained to numerous senators and representatives.
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1897-09-20
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt explains to Samuel E. Cross that Secretary of the Navy John Davis Long appoints miners at the navy yards. He is glad to aid a veteran’s son and has referred Cross’s letter to Long.
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1897-09-17
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt remembers Patrolman Albert G. Wilson. He explains that he cannot write to the Chief as he receives numerous applications and does not feel he can interfere in the matter. He also feels that new men should prove themselves first.
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1897-09-13
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs Zak Samuels he is unable to help secure a position for Mr. Doran. Doran will have to go through the application process like the other applicants due to Civil Service laws.
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1897-09-01
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs Joseph Gaston Baillie Bulloch that he should have been aware of the details of his new position as acting assistant surgeon, and there may be nothing more Roosevelt can do to help him. Roosevelt instructs Bulloch to send him formal applications for both a position with the Indian Service and the Board of Medical Examiners. Roosevelt believes there may be more luck getting him a position with Indian Services because politics is not as prevalent.
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1897-08-07