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President Roosevelt agrees with Charles J. Bonaparte’s proposed course and does not believe that a reference to Thomas W. Gilmer or John A. Merritt is necessary.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-27
President Roosevelt would like further advice regarding Thomas W. Gilmer, Robert J. Tracewell, and Henry A. Castle in connection with the report from Charles J. Bonaparte and Holmes Conrad.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-08
President Roosevelt has received statements from Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw that the removal of Thomas W. Gilmer was justified. Shaw has also come to the conclusion that Henry A. Castle, Auditor of the Post Office Department, should not remain in public service, and that Comptroller of the Treasury Robert J. Tracewell should retain his position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-09
Holmes Conrad was distressed to find out that Thomas W. Gilmer, who was connected to the report on Seymour Wilcox Tulloch, was involved in litigation between the comptroller’s office and the Interstate Commerce Commission in which Conrad represented the commission. Charles J. Bonaparte does not believe that this fact would have had any impact on their report’s conclusions and is confident that President Roosevelt understands the situation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-09
Holmes Conrad discloses that he had previous contact with Thomas W. Gilmer, the subject of a report that Conrad recently worked on. He previously represented the disbursing agent of the Interstate Commerce Commission against a suit brought by Gilmer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-09
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw explains that Thomas W. Gilmer requested a transfer from his position as expert accountant in the office of the Comptroller of the Treasury even if his salary had to be reduced. It is not possible to transfer Gilmer to a $2,000 position except in an unfamiliar field. The head of the bureau and Gilmer appear satisfied with the present arrangement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-07
Robert L. West, formerly of the Office of the Auditor of the Interior Department, states that Thomas W. Gilmer is an efficient accountant but has an abrupt manner that “sometimes caused trouble.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-08
S. H. Bond relates an incident with Thomas W. Gilmer that lacked “official courtesy.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-08
Chief Lyman of the Appointment Division recalls Comptroller Robert J. Tracewell receiving a complaint against Thomas W. Gilmer. Tracewell reported that a “disposition to be abrupt” was characteristic of Gilmer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-08
James T. Petty found Thomas W. Gilmer to have an offensive manner and lack tact in working with people. However, after getting to know him, Petty feels kindly toward Gilmer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-09
Edward A. Moseley, secretary of the Interstate Commerce Commission, describes Thomas W. Gilmer as a “faithful public servant” but does not believe he is suitable for a position that requires him to meet people.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-08
This newspaper article discusses President Roosevelt’s investigation of charges against Comptroller Robert J. Tracewell. Roosevelt’s decision to appoint “two mugwumps” has been faced with some criticism, but the administration thinks that country will appreciate getting the matter out in the open. The article also comments on some of the findings by Bonaparte, who is one of the investigators in question looking into the Post Office affair.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-19
An article from The Philadelphia Press discounts charges of “great corruption and dishonesty in the Post Office Department.” Postmaster General Payne is quoted as saying the charges were all “hot air.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-15