Letter from E. F. Loud to the editor of the Washington Post
E. F. Loud clarifies his statement regarding the investigations at the Post Office Department.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-05-05
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Political crimes and offenses--Investigation
Letter from James Rudolph Garfield to Theodore Roosevelt
Commissioner of Corporations James Rudolph Garfield encloses documents regarding Mark B. Dunnell’s interest in appointment as Civil Service Commissioner. He approves of President Roosevelt’s speech about trusts and expresses his support for continued investigations into various departments.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-05-04
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Letter from William Williams to Williams Loeb
Commissioner Williams offers an explanation for delays in the McSweeney case.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-05-01
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Letter from Henry C. Payne to Theodore Roosevelt
Postmaster General Payne updates President Roosevelt on recent developments in the Post Office Department, particularly the dismissal of General Tyner.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-04-27
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Letter from Irving B. Dudley to John Hay
Ambassador Dudley reports on his investigation into the charges against William B. Dickey, formerly American Consul at Callao, Peru.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-04-17
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Post office scandal
Summary of events surrounding the dismissal of James N. Tyner, the Assistant Attorney General of the Post Office Department.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-04-24
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Letter from J. H. Woodard to William Cary Sanger
J. H. Woodard is concerned that the Post Office Department scandal regarding the provision of permits and immunity for “lotteries and get-rich-quick swindlers” will become public soon. He argues that President Roosevelt should intervene by removing post office officials immediately and investigate later.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-03-07
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Letter from J. H. Woodard to William Cary Sanger
J. H. Woodard has spoken to T. C. Campbell who has information on a post office scandal. Woodard suggests that President Roosevelt speak with Campbell.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-03-07
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Letter from Joseph Bucklin Bishop to Theodore Roosevelt
Joseph Bucklin Bishop has reviewed the evidence against Edward F. McSweeney and is convinced of his guilt.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-02-16
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Letter from Edward F. McSweeney to Thomas R. Slicer
Commissioner McSweeney encloses a letter from Albert Clarke, President of the United States Industrial Commission, which supports McSweeney’s claims that Representative Livingston was not in a position to bring charges against the Immigration Bureau. He concludes by suggesting an inquiry to determine whether any relatives of Livingston’s had ever been placed in immigration services positions due to Livingston’s friendship with Terence Vincent Powderly, the Commissioner General of Immigration.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-04-08
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Letter from Albert Clarke to Edward F. McSweeney
Representative Livingston was not authorized by the Industrial Commission to bring charges against Edward F. McSweeney, Terence Vincent Powderly, or the Bureau of Immigration. Livingston may have been acting as a member of Congress. No charges against McSweeney were brought to the Commission’s attention.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-04-07
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Letter from Edward F. McSweeney to Albert Clarke
Commissioner McSweeney requests information regarding charges brought by Representative Livingston against immigration services at Ellis Island.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-04-05
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Letter from Nicholas Murray Butler to Theodore Roosevelt
Nicholas Murray Butler encloses a letter from Henry B. F. Macfarland and his reply concerning the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia’s inquiry into improper conduct on the part of a Board of Education member.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-04-04
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Letter from Nicholas Murray Butler to Henry B. F. Macfarland
Nicholas Murray Butler notifies Henry B. F. MacFarland, President of the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia, that he has been misinformed concerning Butler’s alleged contact with a person who has accused a member of the Board of Education of improper conduct. Butler adds that the only information ever brought to his attention concerning this matter came from the President of the Board of Education.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-04-03
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Letter from Henry B. F. Macfarland to Nicholas Murray Butler
President Macfarland of the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia requests that Nicholas Murray Butler contact the unnamed accuser and have them submit their accusations of improper conduct against a member of the Board of Education in writing.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-27
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Letter from Frank Strong to Philander C. Knox
Frank Strong reviews the charges raised against U.S. Marshal Leander J. Bryan and the findings of subsequent investigations.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-12-19
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Letter from Philander C. Knox to Theodore Roosevelt
Attorney General Knox reviewed the complaints against L. J. Bryan brought by Benjamin Walker, investigated Walker’s background, and examined irregularities in Bryan’s office. He found no evidence against Bryan and recommends his reappointment as Marshal of the Middle District of Alabama.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-12-19
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Letter from Lyman J. Gage to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of the Treasury Gage describes the work history and charges against Moses Dillon, the collector of customs at El Paso, Texas. Dillon has a history of violations and poor conduct. Gage believes the service would be improved without Dillon.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-24