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Mary A. Cuff requests that President Roosevelt look into the case of her father, Michael Cuff, an employee of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing who hopes to be promoted.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901
Paul Morton believes President Roosevelt’s position is that neither labor nor capital should dominate the White House, but both should be treated with “exact justice.” Morton assures E. P. Ripley that Roosevelt is not against anyone who happens to be rich, but he does believe that many large fortunes in the country have been achieved in unfair ways and that a rich man should not be able to dodge responsibilities or be given special privileges because of his wealth.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-31
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Alice M. Murray that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt cannot make requests for transfers or promotions in civil service positions. He asks if it would do any good for Theodore Roosevelt to write and ask that the Bureau of Printing and Engraving will provide seats for women employees.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-10
President Roosevelt presents evidence that Third Assistant Postmaster General Madden should be investigated for postal issues that gave postal officials an opportunity to make money improperly.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-29
Alice M. Murray met Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt when she was working as a waist fitter. She lost her job when the firm closed down and now works as an assistant engraver for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. However, the job requires her to be on her feet and her doctor has advised her to give it up. She asks if Roosevelt can use her influence to secure her a promotion or transfer to a job where she would not be on her feet as much.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-04
Christopher Columbus Shayne recommends that Francis S. Gray become head of the printing bureau.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-20
Francis Wayland Palmer, public printer of the United States, provides further information on the case of William A. Miller. Miller was suspended and then dismissed from his position at the Government Printing Office due a a dispute with the Bookbinders’ Union. This put Palmer in a difficult position as he tried to respect both the labor union and Miller’s rights as a government employee.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-07