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The memorandum discusses the improvements Postmaster General Payne has made to the selection and management of United States Postal Service employees.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-24
President Roosevelt appreciates Augustus H. Price’s letter. He understands the Department of Justice does not share Commissioner of Internal Revenues John Watson Yerkes’s unfavorable impression of Price’s performance.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-27
Commissioner of Immigration Williams admonishes John J. Hagarty for making trouble by disregarding orders from his superior and going over his superior’s head in several matters, in addition to causing several other disruptions. Williams says that he is giving Hagarty one more chance because he has served in the military and has a large family to take care of, but warns him that if he hears negative reports about Hagarty or Hagarty complains about conditions again, he will pursue Hagarty’s dismissal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-19
Commissioner of Immigration Williams asks William Loeb to see what he can find out about John J. Hagarty, who has written to President Roosevelt alleging ill treatment on the job at Ellis Island. Williams believes that Hagarty deserves to be dismissed from the service, as “he is a malcontent and a mischief maker,” and has already been given a great deal of leeway regarding his actions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-21
Commissioner General Powderly encloses documents related to the transfer of John R. De Barry.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-29
Commissioner General Powderly defends the transfer of John R. De Barry from Buffalo, New York, to a position on the border. He believes an experienced inspector such as De Barry will be much more useful at a border station then in Buffalo. Special Immigrant Inspector Watchorn has been sent to Buffalo to interview those that protested De Barry’s transfer and report fully on the facts of the case.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-29
Commissioner General Powderly defends the transfer of John R. DeBarry to Malone, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-12