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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1900-12-18
Allmendinger, George F. (George Frank), 1855-1926; Hanshue, John J. (John Jay), 1851-1924
President Roosevelt discusses a vacant judgeship in Michigan with Senator Burrows, and has asked Senator William Alden Smith his opinion on the matter as well.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-24
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes to Senator Burrows to discuss Roosevelt’s traveling schedule to Grand Rapids on February 11.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-23
President Roosevelt tells Senator Burrows that he has agreed with the senator’s recommendation of Judge Loyal E. Knappen for the position in question. Roosevelt states that Knappen has already been “indirectly notified” of the decision by Secretary of War William H. Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-01
President Roosevelt asks Senator Burrows if he agrees that Arthur C. Denison, a judge in Michigan, would be a good candidate for the position. Roosevelt believes he cannot provide endorsements for judgeships as freely as he can with other appointments, as the “man best fitted” should have the position regardless of political backing.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-03
President Roosevelt tells Senator Burrows that he should not come to any decision about the appointment of a judge yet, as Roosevelt wishes to make sure that the candidate is not only a good man, but “the very best man we can obtain.” Roosevelt has heard good things about several candidates, including Arthur C. Denison.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-23
President Roosevelt sends Senator Burrows some papers relating to the investigation of the removal of Laura A. Hull Morris from the White House. Roosevelt did not wish to harm the reputation of Morris further, and has not paid attention to any of the subsequent attacks and misrepresentation from the press, but now that the matter has come before a Senate committee he gives Burrows permission to make any or all of the papers public if it is felt that that is in the public interest.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04-16
William Loeb confirms receipt of Senator Burrows’s letter, and is pleased to add the names of George M. Buck and Anne M. Buck to the list of those to be invited to the White House reception of February 1.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-10
President Roosevelt has decided not to appoint George Wisner. Wisner is apparently difficult to get along with and has already been shown to be favorable towards a dam across the Niagara River at Buffalo, thus diminishing the board’s impartiality.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-25
President Roosevelt thanks Senator Burrows.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-28
President Roosevelt needs an unbiased, first rate man for the position and would like Senator Burrows to submit two or three suggestions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-19
At Senator Burrows’s request, J. Ellen Foster reports that she had a slight acquaintance with Laura A. Hull Morris a few years ago. They both resided in the same apartment house. According to Foster, Morris mostly acted as a lady, but was subject to outbursts. On one occasion, Foster was the victim of a verbal assault by Morris.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04-19