Employees--Resignation

President Roosevelt accepts John F. Stevens’ resignation as Chief Engineer of the Panama Canal project, expecting him to stay in the position until a suitable replacement can be selected and trained. He does not, however, accept all the complaints Stevens has leveled against the Isthmian Canal Commission, Congress, and the realities of “public service.” Roosevelt has not yet decided which, if any, of the bids made on the project will be accepted.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-02-14

President Roosevelt accepts the resignation of Major Luther S. Kelly from his position as Superintendent of the Indian Agency in San Carlos, Arizona.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-09

As Uncle Sam stands beside him with a grin, President Roosevelt looks at “Roosevelt’s Illustrated Message on Panama” and points to himself in the book, saying “That’s me.” Written in small handwriting below is “Shonts Resignation.”

comments and context

Comments and Context

The cartoon by Willis H. Thorndike in the Baltimore American, then a Republican paper, appeared on the day that Theodore P. Shonts resigned as head of the Panama Canal Commission. President Roosevelt’s expression and his attitude might be perceived as the artist’s hostile conception of the situation, but in fact it was an endorsement of Roosevelt’s management.

Judson Harmon and Frederick N. Judson stand outside of the “Department of Justice” with a paper that reads, “Instructions—Give everybody a square deal. T. R.” Meanwhile, Attorney General William H. Moody and President Roosevelt hold a sheet that Paul Morton climbs out from under. He holds a suitcase that reads, “P. Morton—New York—When in Rome of the Romans.” On the side of the Department of Justice is a sign that reads, “Let no guilty man escape. U. S. G.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-20

This memorandum thanks Paymaster General Harris for being willing to continue his duties until a replacement is able to take over. Following Harris’s suggestions of suitable candidates to succeed him, it was determined that Rear Admiral Eustace Barron Rogers would be the best candidate, and inquiries were made regarding his willingness to accept the position. Rogers has notified Secretary of the Navy Paul Morton of his acceptance, to take effect later in the year. Roosevelt personally thanks Harris for the excellence of his administration, and suggests that he have his resignation take effect on November 1, 1905.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-21

Ambassador to England Choate submits his resignation to President Roosevelt effective March 4, 1905.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-12

President Roosevelt had intended to accept J. T. McCleary’s resignation as Second Assistant Postmaster General effective on the 15th of October. In light of Postmaster General Meyer’s letter, however, he will accept the resignation effective immediately. Roosevelt did not ask for McCleary to resign because of his position regarding the trusts, as McCleary seems to believe, but because Roosevelt could not have two federal officials cause a scandal by fighting between themselves.

Collection

Massachusetts Historical Society

Creation Date

1908-09-15

President Roosevelt is unaware if Mr. Ireland intends to resign. If he does, Roosevelt will consider Mr. Cutter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-25

It has been arranged for George R. Bidwell to resign and be replaced by Nevada N. Stranahan on April 1, 1902.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-13

Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt that wife Edith’s sister, Emily Tyler Carow, has arrived and they went to the country where Roosevelt will soon join them. He has attended a number of interesting political dinners. He is getting the police department under control after forcing out Chief Thomas Byrnes and Inspector “Clubber” Williams.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1895-06-02

Postmaster General Wynne discusses the post office investigation that occurred from 1903 to 1904, during which he discussed the issue of how to handle George W. Beavers with President Roosevelt. Wynne states he understands why Roosevelt was interested in the investigation, and that it was worthy of Roosevelt’s attention.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-03-01

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit regarding advice about what Kermit should do about his job. Roosevelt says he wants Kermit to decide but adds he should not leave his job unless he absolutely cannot work for his new supervisors.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1913-05-15

William Loeb encloses an unrestricted letter, wherein President Roosevelt accepts the resignation of Rear Admiral Bradford. Bradford resigned so that he may accept command of the Illinois. Roosevelt praises the career of Bradford.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-03-01

President Roosevelt has received Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs Larrabee’s letter of resignation. He thanks Larrabee for his long service, as well as for the loyalty and integrity with which he carried out his duties.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-27

President Roosevelt has received Public Printer Leech’s letter of resignation, and accepts it with thanks for his good service. Roosevelt tells Leech that if he will present this letter to Secretary of War Luke E. Wright, Wright can arrange an extension of Leech’s leave of absence before Leech returns to the Philippines to resume his work there.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-26

President Roosevelt agrees with Secretary of War Wright’s assessment that Captain Frank A. Cook should be reduced four files in rank and should leave a resignation with Army Chief of Staff James Franklin Bell that would become effective immediately should he ever “touch liquor again.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-06

President Roosevelt accepts Assistant United States Treasurer Fish’s resignation. Ordinarily Roosevelt would regret receiving such a letter, but in this case he is sure Fish will continue to serve excellently while in Congress.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-03

President Roosevelt writes to Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock of the Republican National Committee regarding T. Coleman Du Pont, head of the National Republican Committee Bureau of Campaign Speakers. Roosevelt believes Du Pont’s resignation would have had a better effect if it had happened when initially suggested. He instructs Hitchcock to guard against the opposition’s use of the situation in their campaign and explains the differences in the seemingly similar cases of Du Pont and Oklahoma Governor Charles Nathaniel Haskell. There has been distressing feedback from New York State, especially concerning the renomination of Governor Charles Evans Hughes and the dissatisfaction of the labor crowd, and Roosevelt outlines persons who should be brought in to assist with securing New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-26

President Roosevelt asks if Republican National Committee Chairman Hitchcock has received his letter and the letter from William H. Taft. If the resignation of T. Coleman Du Pont from his positions as Director of the Republican Party’s Speaker Bureau and member of the Executive Committee of the Republican National Committee will not be announced that same day, Roosevelt requests an immediate meeting with Hitchcock.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-25

President Roosevelt tells Republican National Committee member William L. Ward that he has written to Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock to have T. Coleman Du Pont removed. Roosevelt wants Du Pont to know that he should resign immediately, as a preemptive strike against possible actions by Oklahoma Governor and Treasurer of the Democratic National Committee Charles Nathaniel Haskell.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-23