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President Roosevelt thanks Postmaster General Meyer for the file pertaining to Edward Gardner Lewis’s case and affirms Secretary of the Treasury George B. Cortelyou’s position regarding Lewis. Roosevelt tells Meyer to settle matters along the lines of Third Assistant Postmaster General Abraham L. Lawshe’s letter of September 5, 1908.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-14
President Roosevelt asks Secretary of the Treasury Shaw if there is an opening for an auditor in his department. Roosevelt is looking for a position for Abraham L. Lawshe, who has been commended as “one of the most efficient men” working in the Philippines by Secretary of State Elihu Root, Secretary of War William H. Taft, and General Leonard Wood.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04-27
President Roosevelt reminds Postmaster General Meyer that Warren S. Stone, head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, is friendly to the administration. He suggests Meyer visit Stone and review the matter of his brother. Additionally, Roosevelt requests statements from Assistant Postmaster Abraham L. Lawshe regarding any statements he may have made about labor issues, which would be unwise.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-12
Secretary of State Root sends several documents relating to Cuba and Estes G. Rathbone. Root recommends the documents be sent to Attorney General Philander C. Knox with the Bristow and Lawshe reports.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-09