Tracewell, Robert J. (Robert John), 1852-1922

President Roosevelt’s decision to grant a half holiday to navy machinists on Saturdays during the summer months is upheld.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-25

Creator(s)

Unknown

President Roosevelt wishes Representative Landis had asked to send the letter to Attorney General Bonaparte outright, and hopes he will ask directly in the future. He has consulted the Comptroller of the Treasury Robert J. Tracewell about calling on Bonaparte in response to the letter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt encloses clippings about the case of Comptroller Robert J. Tracewell. Only Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw has spoken in favor of Tracewell. Roosevelt wants to make it clear to the public that he is not ignoring Charles J. Bonaparte’s report and suggests a supplemental report that makes it clear whether Tracewell’s offense is or is not on par with that of Heath or Beavers. Roosevelt wants to do “exact justice” and make it clear that he is not shielding anyone from punishment.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt would like further advice regarding Thomas W. Gilmer, Robert J. Tracewell, and Henry A. Castle in connection with the report from Charles J. Bonaparte and Holmes Conrad.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt has received statements from Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw that the removal of Thomas W. Gilmer was justified. Shaw has also come to the conclusion that Henry A. Castle, Auditor of the Post Office Department, should not remain in public service, and that Comptroller of the Treasury Robert J. Tracewell should retain his position.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt does not understand the newspaper accounts of Comptroller Robert J. Tracewell’s decision in William Demos Crum’s case. Roosevelt would like Tracwell to explain what makes Crum’s case different.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Attorney Charles J. Bonaparte addresses the legal investigation into the actions of Baltimore Postal Service employees. Bonaparte writes of his correspondence with Holmes Conrad and Charles Emory Smith and discusses the Bristow Report, John A. Merritt’s charges against Seymour Wilcox Tulloch, and the case of Comptroller Robert J. Tracewell. Bonaparte also expresses his disappointment regarding the Democratic win in the Maryland election, drawing a comparison to the election of 1899, when Arthur P. Gorman lost to Louis E. McComas.

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Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-11

Charles J. Bonaparte, the attorney investigating the Post Office scandal of 1898-1900, discusses the report and potential charges implicating Comptroller Robert J. Tracewell. The Post Office investigation exposed the personal use of public funds by Perry S. Heath, whom Bonaparte believes to be essentially dishonest. Tracewell’s offenses did not rise to that level. Bonaparte suggests amending the report based on letters received from Postmasters John A. Merritt and Charles Emory Smith.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-26

Creator(s)

Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921

This newspaper article discusses President Roosevelt’s investigation of charges against Comptroller Robert J. Tracewell. Roosevelt’s decision to appoint “two mugwumps” has been faced with some criticism, but the administration thinks that country will appreciate getting the matter out in the open. The article also comments on some of the findings by Bonaparte, who is one of the investigators in question looking into the Post Office affair.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-19

Creator(s)

Unknown