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Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt is glad to help journalist Edward Porritt obtain the “correct impression of the merit system in this country.” He draws parallels between the experience Great Britain went through in the reform of their civil service and the reforms in America. He explains what type of person should be hired and the results of using an examination.
1895-01-26
Edith Stowe requests help in finding a suitable government position in Washington, D.C., or Baltimore, Maryland. Stowe cannot take the civil service examination as it would delay her acquiring a position for several months.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-08
Postmaster Merritt defends his office against irregularities that were found by the United States Civil Service Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-29
Superintendent Landis informs the Operative Officers at the Philadelphia Mint of a presidential order emphasizing that workmen who have not passed the civil service exam should not perform any work in the classified service.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-04-14
Jeremiah D. Sullivan thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his promotion to police sergeant.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-11-01