Public officers--Discipline

President Roosevelt has considered the letters and telegrams written in support of Puerto Rico Governor Post, and reprimands him for the error stemming from Post’s address to a conference of school superintendents. Roosevelt believes that Post sincerely regrets his actions, and will send his nomination to the Governorship of Puerto Rico to the Senate, as his five years of otherwise commendable service as a public official should not be ignored.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-12-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt tells Secretary of Commerce and Labor Metcalf that in light of the enclosed opinion by Supreme Court Justice McKenna, it seems that the offense of the inspectors in question was more serious than Roosevelt had previously thought. He would like them to give statements showing why they should not be removed from their positions.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-12-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Testimony from the Legislative Committee counsel investigating insurance matters in New York City suggests to President Roosevelt that General Appraiser McClelland was involved in an effort by “certain of these great insurances” to “control and direct legislation.” Before he passes judgment, Roosevelt would like to hear from McClelland if there is anything he should know beyond what is in the testimony.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-12-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

After the findings of a report by the Civil Service Commission, President Roosevelt tells Senator Knox that William S. Leib, sub-treasurer for Pennsylvania, must resign. Leib has violated civil service laws by hiring too many temporary employees, giving positions to relatives, and improperly helping applicants with examinations.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

After the findings of a report by the Civil Service Commission, President Roosevelt tells Senator Penrose that William S. Leib, sub-treasurer for Pennsylvania, must resign. Leib has violated civil service laws by hiring too many temporary employees, giving positions to relatives, and improperly helping applicants with examinations.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

General Barry has not seen the papers regarding Captain Brainard, but assures Theodore Roosevelt that no negative action will be taken in his case, although Barry will “cuss him out a little & let it go at that.’ Barry hopes Roosevelt can visit West Point soon and reports on the progress of the new recruits.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-13

Creator(s)

Barry, Thomas Henry, 1855-1919