Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles H. Scott
Subject(s): Alabama, Bryan, Leander J., 1843-1907, Jones, Thomas Goode, 1844-1914, Judges--Public opinion, Judges--Selection and appointment--U.S. states, Lynching, Moody, William H. (William Henry), 1853-1917
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President Roosevelt informs Charles H. Scott that he appointed Judge Thomas Goode Jones knowing that he was a Democrat who had voted against him. He assures Scott that he is satisfied with Jones’ conduct as a judge and that he has “more than borne out” Roosevelt’s hopes.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-11-17
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Scott, Charles H. (Charles Herrington), 1870-1930
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
2
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles H. Scott. [November 17, 1905]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o193141. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles H. Scott. [17 Nov. 1905]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 13, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o193141.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1905, November 17]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles H. Scott.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o193141.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 13, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
