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Theodore Roosevelt tells Patrick J. McNabb that McNabb is welcome to quote his support for a pension system for civil service employees. Roosevelt points out how railroads and other private corporations have instated pension systems for employees and the “Government can no longer lag behind.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-12-24
John Charles Black, president of the Civil Service Commission, informs President Roosevelt that the question of favored classes has led many different groups to appeal for exceptions or special treatment. Black notes that it is difficult to make an exception for one person without making exceptions for everyone and requests that Roosevelt make a decision on how to proceed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-06
Benjamin F. Tracy suggests that the attorney general examine a recent Pension Order and set forth the grounds for it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-22