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President Roosevelt makes it clear to Thomas Cochran that he will only reinstate Walter S. Elvidge as an act of mercy, not an act of justice. He does not want the implication that Elvidge did nothing wrong. (Elvidge had been fired after driving recklessly, causing his automobile to block Roosevelt’s carriage.)
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-03
President Roosevelt encloses a letter that he wrote to Thomas Cochran regarding the reinstatement of Walter S. Elvidge, who was fired after his reckless driving caused his automobile to block Roosevelt’s carriage. Roosevelt makes it clear to Secretary of Commerce and Labor Metcalf that he does not accept the explanation that Elvidge acted as he did because he was not aware that it was the President’s carriage; his conduct would have been just as bad regardless of whose carriage it was. If Elvidge behaves this way again, he will be dismissed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-03
President Roosevelt tells Secretary of Commerce and Labor Metcalf to dismiss messenger Walter S. Elvidge, who was driving dangerously and was exceedingly impertinent, qualities “wholly unfit” for his position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-10-16