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President Roosevelt informs Senator Penrose that he is unable to excuse Jacob G. Bunn, a financial clerk in the Philadelphia post office who made illegal political assessments. Roosevelt rejects the argument of ignorance of the law put forth by Bunn and the post office on multiple occasions. He has no alternative but to remove Bunn from office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-28
After reading Jacob G. Bunn’s testimony and the offensive circular that was distributed by his office, President Roosevelt feels he has no choice but to remove Bunn from the Civil Service Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-28
President Roosevelt tells Postmaster General Wynne that the United States Civil Service Commission has recommended the dismissal of Jacob G. Bunn, finance clerk in the Philadelphia post office, for illegal political assessments. Roosevelt has considered the testimony and agrees with this recommendation, and directs Wynne to remove Bunn.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-29
Senator Penrose sends President Roosevelt an affidavit in the case of Jacob G. Bunn which he previously wrote to Roosevelt about and would like for him to read.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-27