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William A. Day writes George B. Cortelyou regarding the suspension of “Miller.” Day believes Miller was suspended at the command of the Union.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-10
Henry C. Payne is working towards the immediate replacement of postmaster Louis D. Gallison of Orange, New Jersey, because Gallison sold stamps outside of the New Jersey area. Payne asks President Roosevelt to telegraph him if Roosevelt disagrees with Payne’s decision.
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1903-07-02
Assistant Postmaster General Wynne returns the papers and summarizes the case of Donatus O’Brien. O’Brien claimed that his removal from the service was unjust but the investigatory commission quickly dismissed his case.
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1903-06-25
William Loeb expresses frustration with James McCormick Dalzell’s propensity for criticism of the Grand Army of the Republic and government officials.
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1903-06-30
President of the United States Civil Service Commission Procter summarizes the case of William A. Miller. Miller was dismissed from his position at the Government Printing Office after he was expelled from the International Brotherhood of Bookbinders. According to civil service regulations, expulsion from a union is not sufficient grounds for dismissal and Miller should be reassigned to his position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-17
Postmaster General Payne encloses for President Roosevelt the letter that was sent to James T. Metcalf, superintendent of the money order system, removing him from office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-23
Public Printer Francis Wayland Palmer’s reasons for dismissing William A. Miller indicate that he was carrying out the orders of an outside organization and did not provide Miller with reasonable time to answer charges in writing.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-13
Correction of a newspaper article from May 1 regarding General Wood. The “Havana correspondent” who provided the erroneous information has been dismissed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-08
Postmaster General Payne updates President Roosevelt on recent developments in the Post Office Department, particularly the dismissal of General Tyner.
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1903-04-27
Ambassador Storer protests against the removal of Consul General Carlton Bailey Hurst, and is concerned that the removal was made on the basis of false charges.
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1903-05-09
Ambassador Storer protests against the removal of Consul General Carlton Bailey Hurst and is concerned that the removal was made on the basis of false charges.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-09
This report reviews the circumstances surrounding William A. Miller’s dismissal as assistant foreman in the bindery of the Government Printing Office. In particular, it focuses on Miller’s expulsion from the Bookbinders’ Union and Public Printer Francis Wayland Palmer’s acceptance of this as justification to suspend Miller.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-13
Acting Postmaster General Wynne outlines the justification for Donatus O’Brien’s dismissal. He presents a history of incidents relating to absences without leave and sleeping on duty since O’Brien began work as a watchman 10 years earlier.
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1903-04-03
Summary of events surrounding the dismissal of James N. Tyner, the Assistant Attorney General of the Post Office Department.
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1903-04-24
According to Senator Lodge, Dr. Winslow was removed from the Secretaryship for “good and sufficient reasons.” Winslow’s efforts to return should be ignored.
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1903-02-09
General Bell finds Edward Oliver Wolcott’s political methods disgraceful and wants to see many of Wolcott’s supporters removed from office. Governor Peabody hopes to send a strong Colorado delegation for President Roosevelt to the next Republican National Convention.
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1903-01-14
M. A. Galvin, a mail carrier for the Boston Post Office, was reported to be intoxicated while on duty and was removed from the service. Charles T. McCoy, assistant superintendent of the city delivery service, investigated the case and recommended removal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-24
George L. Bugbee would like the removal of Mr. Crocker, the consular agent, delayed until all of the complaints from the merchants have been collected and Bugbee’s letter has been received.
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1902-10-26
Mary Galvin asks for Alice Roosevelt’s help because she believes her husband, Maurice A. Galvin, was unjustly removed from his postal service position on charges of drunkenness. Galvin indicates that such a removal would greatly affect her and her children, labeling them as the wife and children of a drunkard. Their youngest son is also in poor health and the dismissal will affect his care.
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1902-10-16
Senator Lodge is pleased with the settlement of the Anthracite Coal Strike and believes Republicans in Massachusetts will benefit. Lodge has two problems with which he would like help. First, he is seeking a fishing treaty with Newfoundland but wants to delay an agreement until after the election because he believes such a treaty will be unpopular in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Secondly, there is a Swedish translator that is set to be removed as he has not passed the civil service exam. Lodge would like him to keep his position as his removal will be unpopular and the replacement candidates are less than adequate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-20