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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the United States Civil Service Commission

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the United States Civil Service Commission

President Roosevelt agrees to the Collector of the Port’s previous request to make three exemptions for promotions at his Customs House. However, Roosevelt does not want exceptions like this to become the new standard, as it would take weight away from examinations. He thinks the present system is still working, but perhaps it should be made easier to promote men who are already in the force of employees.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from William Loeb to George B. Cortelyou

Letter from William Loeb to George B. Cortelyou

William Loeb tells George B. Cortelyou that many clerks worry about being temporarily detailed to the White House worry about the effects that it will have on their chances of promotion. Frank S. Hinrichs in particular was approaching promotion, and Loeb asks that Cortelyou personally consider his case and count his service in the White House to his credit.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-11-03

Creator(s)

Loeb, William, 1866-1937

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Ethan Allen Hitchcock

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Ethan Allen Hitchcock

President Roosevelt asks Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock if John B. O’Neill could be promoted to United States Indian Inspector as successor to James E. Jenkins. O’Neill is a brother of Roosevelt’s old Rough Rider comrade William Owen O’Neill, and because Roosevelt has heard good things about him he would like to help him if he is fit for the position.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from William Woodville Rockhill to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William Woodville Rockhill to Theodore Roosevelt

William Woodville Rockhill regrets to inform President Roosevelt that John Gardner Coolidge, who has been Secretary for the American Legation in China, would like to resign his position and return to the United States. Coolidge has no specific date in mind and will remain at his post until his successor arrives, but hopes that the successor will arrive within a few months. Rockhill recommends William Phillips, the current Second Secretary, for the position even though Phillips is still quite young.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-06-15

Creator(s)

Rockhill, William Woodville, 1854-1914

Letter from Luke E. Wright to William H. Taft

Letter from Luke E. Wright to William H. Taft

Civil Governor Wright of the Philippines writes to Secretary of War Taft telling him about a number of matters concerning the Philippines. Wright has recently been working to resolve the matter of the friar land contracts, which has been complicated by a number of factors. He additionally comments on the vacancies in the Supreme Court of the Philippines, and more broadly about Filipino government officials in general. Wright finally tells Taft about recent banquets welcoming honorary commissioners to the Philippines, and some of the speeches and issues they caused.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-14

Creator(s)

Wright, Luke E. (Luke Edward), 1846-1922