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William Loeb forwards a telegram from John N. Parsons of the National Association of Letter Carriers for Postmaster General Payne’s attention. Parsons appeals for a leave of absence for members to attend the convention of letter carriers at Syracuse.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-29
Although President Roosevelt does not know anything directly, he tells William L. Ward that Postmaster General George B. Cortelyou told him that conditions have improved since John N. Parsons took over as postmaster of Yonkers, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-10-14
President Roosevelt introduces John N. Parsons. Roosevelt would like General Clarkson to consult with Parsons.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-30
President Roosevelt introduces John N. Parsons. Roosevelt would like Hamilton Fish to consult with Parsons.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-30
William Loeb encloses the letters of introduction for John N. Parsons and has spoken to Mr. Whitney regarding the matter Charles T. McCoy mentioned previously.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-30
President Roosevelt introduces John N. Parsons. Roosevelt would like Nevada N. Stranahan to consult with Parsons.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-30
James Bronson Reynolds reports to President Roosevelt on a conference he recently had with Postmaster John N. Parsons regarding the attitudes of the letter carriers union towards the present political campaign. Reynolds feels he has more up-to-date information than what Roosevelt may have been told by William Loeb or George B. Coretlyou, and offers to come to Washington, D.C., to brief Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-12
Charles T. McCoy is concerned about the potential impact of the Miller case on President Roosevelt. He believes the case is of great importance and suggests that John N. Parsons be sent to discuss the matter with leaders of the Bookbinders’ Union.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-25
James Sullivan Clarkson has been working with John N. Parsons and found him efficient, reliable, and knowledgeable on labor issues. He hopes President Roosevelt can find a useful position for Parsons.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-29
The writer relates the involvement of John N. Parsons with the National Association of Letter Carriers and notes that, although he retains membership in the organization as an ex-president, the Post Office Department does not recognize his representation of that organization in any way. Such representation would be in the nature of a lobbyist, and this is against regulations for federal employees.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-01
Senator Hanna apologizes for the delay in replying to President Roosevelt’s letter. Hanna has been traveling and he wanted to meet with labor leaders before responding to the president. Hanna discusses the printers and pressmen’s organization as well as William Randolph Hearst’s aspirations to candidacy for president. Hanna then talks about the notion of socialism in conjunction with the Democratic Party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-04
James Sullivan Clarkson writes to Benjamin F. Barnes to suggest Republican representatives attend upcoming labor conventions to counteract efforts to alienate trade unions from the Republican Party. Clarkson encloses letters from F. G. R. Gordon and John N. Parsons, as well as a statement about socialism in the United States. Original and typewritten copy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-15