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Theodore Roosevelt asks William H. Edwards to review the enclosed letter and look into the case of an Italian American man with ten children who has written Roosevelt for help. Roosevelt hopes Edwards may grant clemency to this man, but asks him to review the case and grant mercy if justified.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-13
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary expresses Roosevelt’s regret to Smith, Hutton & Kirk Company that he is unable to supply the requested information, as the matter in question was the responsibility of the Street Cleaning Department.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-05
William H. Edwards responds to Theodore Roosevelt’s letter concerning Pasquale Maola’s dismissal from the Department of Street Cleaning. Edwards gives the reasons why Maola cannot be reinstated and says how disappointed he is that Maola was part of the recent trouble at the department. Edwards is worried about the welfare of Maola’s family, a wife and 10 children, but Maola rejected Edwards’ attempts to help him find a new job.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-16