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President Roosevelt is sorry to hear that James Jeffrey Roche, American Consul to Italy, is ill. Roosevelt took up Roche’s letter with Assistant Secretary of State Bacon, and believes that some transfer can be arranged, although he cannot answer definitively at the moment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-13
Due to the increased needs of the president’s office during the winter season, William Loeb informs Commissioner of Patents Allen that he has sent Secretary of the Interior Ethan Allen Hitchcock a request for the temporary transfer of William W. Mortimer from the patent office from December 3, 1906 to February 13, 1907. He regrets the inconvenience this may cause Allen, and thanks him for his courtesy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-11-21
President Roosevelt believes that Secretary of the Treasury Shaw is wise in his suggestion to transfer George P. Dunham from his current position as deputy auditor to a clerkship.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-09
President Roosevelt asks Secretary of the Treasury Shaw if there is any position to which they can transfer William F. Willoughby, who does not get along well with the Puerto Ricans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-13
President Roosevelt is upset that John R. DeBarry has asked so many people to interfere on his behalf. He is tempted to remove DeBarry from the service altogether.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-12
President Roosevelt explains that it is impossible for him to look into “every question of a transfer of this kind” if he wishes to focus on the more important issues at hand. Requests from George E. Matthews are given careful consideration, but Roosevelt must stand by the decision of the head of the bureau or else remove him. He will ask Terence Vincent Powderly for a full explanation regarding the transfer of John R. DeBarry.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-27
President Roosevelt did not support John R. DeBarry because he distrusts public officials who use their political influence to prevent transfers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-04
John Charles Black, President of the Civil Service Commission, informs President Roosevelt that Secretary of the Navy Victor Howard Metcalf has received instructions to create a certificate of transfer for Carl H. Shaifer to the Navy Department immediately following any receipt of request.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-12
Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte intends to revoke an order transferring civil engineers J. W. G. Walker and Frederic R. Harris from their post at the Naval Dock in Charleston, South Carolina, to other duties. Bonaparte explains his reasoning at length to President Roosevelt. John Dougherty, the president of the New York Jewell and Filtration Company, a contractor subject to the engineers’ review, had repeatedly requested that the engineers be removed. Walker was eventually transferred to a new post and subsequently requested an investigation into his transfer. The Department of the Navy is concerned about the publicity the transfer is receiving, and the inference being made that it was due to pressure from Dougherty. While the action in itself was appropriate and just, Bonaparte is going to revoke the order, to protect both public confidence in the Department of the Navy and the reputations of the two engineers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-12
This note describes Carl H. Shaifer’s assignment and compensation requirements for pending transfer to the Navy Department.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-12
President Roosevelt has gathered that he may have been mistaken in his assumption that John Wallace Riddle was happy with his transfer to Cairo, Egypt. He would like to know what Riddle wants. Roosevelt cannot guarantee a change but feels it is a “pleasure and a duty” to fulfill Riddle’s wishes.
1904-02-28
William Michael Byrne expresses his strong desire to be transferred to New York, where he feels he could accomplish great things for the public in Secretary of Commerce and Labor George B. Cortelyou’s department. He wishes William Loeb to forward his request to President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-08
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
Ira N. Nelson requests Augustus Peabody Gardner’s assistance in acquiring a transfer for Dr. Cobb from Portland, Oregon, to the Marine hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Cobb is due for a promotion to surgeon and his family would benefit from being in Detroit.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-25