Your TR Source
James A. Clarkson replies to President Roosevelt’s inquiry about the raising of funds for political purposes by Inspectors of the New York Custom House. Clarkson has investigated the matter and now encloses the report of the Civil Service Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-04
James Sullivan Clarkson defends himself and the Inspectors of the New York Custom House against allegations of wrongdoing from the Civil Service Commission. He believes that the facts in the recent report are correct, but not the inferences.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-04
James Sullivan Clarkson has sent the report on his investigation and will be able to discuss it with President Roosevelt on Saturday. He reiterates the fact that he and Mr. Rosenfield meant no harm and did nothing wrong.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-05
James Sullivan Clarkson reports that Mr. Rosenfeld has ended his connection with the office and will no longer be allowed to collect money from officials. The Civil Service Commissioners declared the case closed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-10
Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock agrees to bring the charges against Surveyor-General Charles C. Goodale to President Roosevelt’s attention should Goodale’s reappointment be considered. Goodale’s term recently expired, and no recommendations have been filed for his reappointment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-30
The Civil Service Commissioners enclose a report on the raising of funds among New York custom house inspectors for political campaigns and for promoting passage of a bill raising inspector’s wages.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-28
George B. Cortelyou summarizes a telephone conversation with Senator Quay regarding the appointment of a commission to help end the Anthracite Coal Strike. Quay is still working out his differences with the Civil Service Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-14
Commissioner Foulke has spoken with Mr. Andrews and Senator Quay regarding the illegal circular sent to federal employees requesting campaign contributions. The violation will be laid before Attorney General Knox.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-19
The United States Civil Service Commission is satisfied with Senator Quay’s explanation and response to the communication requesting funds from federal office holders.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-06
James Rudolph Garfield provides an update to President Roosevelt on the activities of the Civil Service Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-09
James Rudolph Garfield accepts the appointment as Civil Service Commissioner.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-29
Archbishop Ireland recommends George William Hill for the vacancy on the Board of Civil Service Commissioners.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-17
Cardinal Gibbons recommends George William Hill for Civil Service Commissioner.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-18
William Dudley Foulke accepts President Roosevelt’s appointment to the Civil Service Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-21
Carl Schurz has contacted President-Elect Grover Cleveland about Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt’s desire to meet with him. Based on Cleveland’s response, Schurz expresses his hope that Roosevelt will be retained in his position on the Civil Service Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1893-01-04
F. V. Greene is disappointed that Commissioner Roosevelt declined the invitation to head the street cleaning bureau for New York City. He believes the problem of municipal government is more important than the work of the Civil Service Commission and that Roosevelt would have direct influence in New York City, whereas on the Commission he is merely an adviser. Greene hopes Roosevelt might consider a role in city administration when his term on the Commission ends.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1894-12-27
President Cleveland accepts Theodore Roosevelt’s resignation as Civil Service Commissioner and thanks him for what he accomplished in the service of good government.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1895-05-03
George William Curtis congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on appointment to the Civil Service Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1889-05-09
George William Curtis thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the card. Curtis encourages Roosevelt in his efforts for reform as U.S. Civil Service Commissioner. Curtis informs him that he enjoys following his career.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1889-07-19
Appointment by President Benjamin Harrison of Theodore Roosevelt as Civil Service Commissioner; also signed by William F. Wharton, acting Secretary of State.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1890-01-16