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President Roosevelt sends two self-explanatory letters to Acting Secretary of War Oliver, saying they show “great inefficiency and laxity” on the part of Cuban officials. Roosevelt demands a detailed explanation of the situation and the officers responsible.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-05
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-04-03
Records indicate that Agent C. P. Mathewson of the Winnebago Agency, Nebraska, is a good agent without any charges on file. Edward Rosewater complained about Mathewson because he would not recommend a change in the agency’s Indian tradership. The traders were investigated and found to be creditable. Rosewater’s complaints are politically motivated.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-12
Wilbur Fisk Wakeman summarizes the interview he had with Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gage in hopes of finding out why he is being removed from the office of appraiser. Wakeman details the numerous issues he resolved, but Gage insists that the matter is now in the hands of President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-25
George E. Matthews requests that President Roosevelt look into the proposed transfer of Inspector DeBarry from Buffalo, New York. Matthews believes there is still work for DeBarry in Buffalo, especially since DeBarry has done such an admirable job.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-23
As per President Roosevelt’s request, Judge Lewis provides his opinion on several appointments in Virginia. He speaks highly of Henry C. McDowell as judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia. Lewis thinks well of his local postmaster.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-18
Secretary of the Treasury Gage reports on the employment history of John E. Stillman, the Collector of Customs at Pensacola, Florida. Stillman’s work has been “entirely satisfactory.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-13