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President Roosevelt suggests that New York Police Commissioner Bingham consider appointing his good friend Mike Donovan’s son, Arthur Donovan, to the motorcycle corps.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-15
Vice Governor Wright would like Captain Curry to be chief of police in the Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-07
President Roosevelt and General Wood hold a favorable opinion of Captain Scott, and Roosevelt suggests that Scott be made assistant chief of the Philippines Constabulary. Secretary of War Root should examine Scott’s record and discuss the matter with Governor Taft and Vice-Governor Luke E. Wright.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-30
President Roosevelt supports George Curry’s application to be one of the assistant chiefs if the Constabulary and Philippine Scouts are united. Curry is a former Rough Rider and Chief of Police in Manila.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-02
Police Commissioner Roosevelt tenders his resignation to New York Mayor Strong to take effect in two days time. He thanks Strong for appointing him as President of the Board of Police Commissioners, and for the support he gave efforts to reform the police service. Roosevelt is proud of the police force that he has helped shape, and lists his accomplishments in reducing corruption, ensuring the fair enforcement of laws, and improving the force of patrolmen and officers. He regrets that not as much progress was made as he believes would have been possible under a single, unified Commissioner.
The back of the last page of the letter has a short accounting of receipts written in Roosevelt’s hand.
Commissioner Hardy has been reappointed by Governor Durbin as police commissioner for Anderson, Indiana.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-13
Norman Fitzsimmons asks for President Roosevelt’s assistance in being appointed a New York City patrolman.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-02
F. Norton Goddard has supported Eddie Doonan for a property clerk position with the New York Police Department. Colonel Partridge is hesitating to appoint Doonan because he wants a “man of more consequence.” Goddard wants Doonan’s appointment because he knows Doonan will be successful and for campaign purposes. He hopes that President Roosevelt can offer some assistance.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-24