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President Roosevelt thanks Secretary of the Treasury Gage for the Christmas greetings and gift. He is disappointed that Gage will not be able to join them for the holidays. Roosevelt has decided that David Alexander Nunn’s resignation needs to be requested.
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1901-12-25
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 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 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 cannot help Thomas D. Parker secure a position. He explains that all jobs at the navy yards are under the administration of the civil service, as are those for stenographers or typewriters.
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1897-10-08
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 explains to Robert Bradley Hawley that while he would like to appoint Scott, the positions are under the civil service and he has no power in the matter.
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1897-09-20
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs Senator Wellington that he will do what he can for Burns since the position of ship keeper is not under jurisdiction of the civil service.
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1897-09-22
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt shares with F. W. McDaniel that he does not believe Congress will “commit an act of such folly and iniquity” and repeal the civil service law.
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1897-09-10
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt apologizes to Charles W. Chauncey, informing him there are no available positions Roosevelt can give, as all positions are under civil service rules.
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1897-09-01
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs Timothy V. Menton Connelly should go to the Navy Yard to register in person. Roosevelt will be glad to appoint Connelly if he stands high enough in the register.
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1897-08-31
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 Noble Chase Butler he will read what he has sent, but he is frustrated by bureaucratic work both inside of and outside of classified civil service. Roosevelt hopes to eliminate bureaucratic work where he can.
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1897-08-28
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt believes both he and Noble Chase Butler agree on most matters because they both have common sense and distaste for bureaucratic work in civil service. Roosevelt is not happy with men who care more about following the red tape of civil service work than the result of the work. Roosevelt would like to do away with some of the bureaucracy of the civil service in the future.
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1897-08-16
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs Margaret M. McGarr that while there is little he can do in regards to the Civil Service Board of the Police Department, he has sent for information about her nephew.
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1897-05-25
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt would help H. R. Churchwell is possible but all positions at the navy yard are under the jurisdiction of the civil service.
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1897-05-11
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt expresses his dislike for a new law regarding the civil service work of the New York Police Board, and asks Wiloughby B. Dobbs what the law will mean for the Board in the future. Roosevelt asks Dobbs about the probationary appointments that have been made since he left.
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1897-05-17
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt explains to John F. Kearney that Dennin will have to apply through the civil service examinations.
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1897-05-05
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs George S. Pratt that Wright needs to apply for the position under the civil service rules. He has no power to make appointments.
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1897-05-05
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt cannot help Lorena Butler. He cannot interfere with other departments, and the Navy Department does not turn out faithful employees. Additionally, there are only two positions Butler could hold, charwoman and seamstress at the navy yard. Roosevelt invites Butler to speak to him about getting her name on the employment list.
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1897-05-03