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A memorandum states that the accompanying papers regarding the Carl H. Shaifer case should have been forwarded with Secretary of the Navy Victor H. Metcalf’s letter of December 21, 1907.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-23
John Charles Black, President of the Civil Service Commission, informs President Roosevelt that Secretary of the Navy Victor Howard Metcalf has received instructions to create a certificate of transfer for Carl H. Shaifer to the Navy Department immediately following any receipt of request.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-12
Mississippi Representative Williams explains why he missed a meeting with President Roosevelt to discuss Carl H. Shaifer. Williams sent his secretary in person to the White House, but he was unable to gain access to Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-03
Representative Williams asks President Roosevelt to act on behalf of Wiliams’ constituent Carl H. Shaifer who is officially part of the Government Printing Office but has been primarily doing work for the Department of the Navy. Williams fears that Shaifer’s membership with the Democratic Party and support of Roosevelt’s political enemies puts his future as a government employee in danger, particularly as his superiors in the Printing Office are not personally familiar with him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-22
This note describes Carl H. Shaifer’s assignment and compensation requirements for pending transfer to the Navy Department.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-12