Letter from John C. Shaffer to George B. Cortelyou
Subject(s): Baker, John H. (John Harris), 1832-1915, Employment references, Judges--Selection and appointment, Knox, Philander C. (Philander Chase), 1853-1921
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John C. Shaffer is concerned that the appointment of Judge John H. Baker is threatened by opposition from Attorney General Philander C. Knox. Knox had an “unpleasant experience” while representing the Citizen Street Railroad Company before Baker’s court. Shaffer can provide President Roosevelt with full details that reflect positively on Baker.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-12-05
Creator(s)
Shaffer, John C. (John Charles), 1853-1943
Recipient
Cortelyou, George B. (George Bruce), 1862-1940
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
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 John C. Shaffer to George B. Cortelyou. [December 5, 1901]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o36121. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Shaffer, John C. (John Charles), 1853-1943. Letter from John C. Shaffer to George B. Cortelyou. [5 Dec. 1901]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. July 30, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o36121.
APA:
Shaffer, John C. (John Charles), 1853-1943., [1901, December 5]. Letter from John C. Shaffer to George B. Cortelyou.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o36121.
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. July 30, 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.
