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In accordance with the reasons set out in a previous letter from the United States Civil Service Commission, President Roosevelt approves the action of the commission regarding people who are deaf and mute, and directs that copies of this letter be sent to the petitioners.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-29
President Roosevelt concedes to Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte to continue the trial. He is primarily concerned that proceeding on anything less than ample grounds may result in captains becoming “timid” in managing their ships. In a postscript, Roosevelt agrees to appoint Rear Admiral Eustace Barron Rogers as Paymaster General. Additionally, he declares the men turned down due to “defective hearing” cannot be accepted to the Naval Academy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-08
George Bird Grinnell tells Theodore Roosevelt that he has worn himself “out in doing the best thing that anyone can do-working for the good of your fellowmen.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-03-07
Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte updates William Loeb on Admiral Eustace Barron Rogers’s acceptance to be appointed Paymaster General. He also includes the requested memorandum from Admiral H. T. B. Harris and discusses the findings of the recent Court of Enquiry. Bonaparte also asks for advice regarding the cases of the three naval academy candidates turned down for deafness and that of J. Raynor Wells’s.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-08