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M. F. Morris had hoped to tender his resignation from the position of Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia earlier, but the business of the court postponed it. Morris’ resignation will take effect on the last day of this month. Morris is unhappy with the successor that President Roosevelt plans to appoint.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-24
Associate Justice Morris writes President Roosevelt upon the resignation of Chief Justice Richard H. Alvey. Morris and Associate Justice Seth Shepard have determined the business of the D.C. Court of Appeals must cease until the appointment of a new Chief Justice, reestablishing a quorum for decision.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-15
Judge Morris did not indicate to President Roosevelt or anyone else else that he intended to retire at this time. Morris clarifies the details of his resignation from the U.S. Court of Appeals.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-20
Judge Morris writes to Theodore Roosevelt regarding the appointment of his successor to the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. Morris also challenges “imputations” that the New York Tribune make about his honor and integrity. He remains silent about these attacks against his character. He does not believe that Louis McComas is the correct successor for the court of appeals.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-26
M. F. Morris thanks Theodore Roosevelt for giving Morris the permission to publish their personal correspondence.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-29
Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia Morris writes down the arrangement he and President Roosevelt discussed in person. Roosevelt will appoint Seth Shepard as Chief Justice of the Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia and Charles Holland Duell will take Shepard’s place. Morris will submit his resignation from the court to Roosevelt within twelve months—potentially within twelve weeks—unless something unexpected happens.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-15