Fulton, Charles William, 1853-1918

President Roosevelt thanks Senator Fulton for having sent him a statement that he had not seen before.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-25

President Roosevelt received Senator Fulton’s telegram to Attorney General Bonaparte too late, and Roosevelt had already announced that he would appoint Christian Schuebel to the position. However, he will be happy to appoint Robert S. Bean to the West Point Board of Visitors.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-01-07

President Roosevelt informs Senator Fulton that he has looked into the matter of District Attorney William C. Bristol, and that after conferring with several cabinet secretaries he has come to the conclusion that he could be justified in resubmitting Bristol’s name for confirmation, as he seems to be cleared of guilt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-03-28

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-02-08

Creator(s)

Loeb, William, 1866-1937

Recipient

Fulton, Charles William, 1853-1918

President Roosevelt tells Senator Fulton that reports of friction between the two of them are “entirely incorrect.” As Senator from Oregon, Fulton will have “all proper consideration” from Roosevelt, regarding appointments and other matters. The only exceptions have been in “peculiar conditions” regarding offices under the Department of Justice and Department of the Interior, where Roosevelt has felt that he has to act on his own responsibility.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-12-19

After Senator Fulton brought J. H. Brown to see him about “matters in China,” President Roosevelt encloses a report about Brown from the State Department.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-12-09

President Roosevelt encloses a report made my U.S. Attorney Francis J. Heney which alleges that Senator Fulton and Senator John H. Mitchell recommended George C. Brownell for District Attorney knowing that he was guilty of fraudulent conduct. They made other recommendations for appointments knowing that John Hicklin Hall, a potential appointee, would not prosecute Brownell for criminal misconduct if he were appointed. In light of these revelations, Roosevelt will appoint Charles E. Wolverton as District Judge of Oregon.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-20

President Roosevelt tells Senator Fulton that he will take up “the judgeship matter” when he returns to Washington. The state of affairs in Oregon makes it difficult for Roosevelt to follow “the usual course,” as he has heard strong opinions for and against Thomas A. McBride.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-11

Theodore Roosevelt received a telegram from Scott that does not agree with the one he received from Senator Fulton, but is keeping an open mind on the judgeship case and is awaiting further information. He is not sure what he can do about the Marine Corps for Fulton’s friend, about whom he asked, but will assist if he is able.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-23

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-05-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Fulton, Charles William, 1853-1918

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-05-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Fulton, Charles William, 1853-1918

President Roosevelt informs Senator Fulton that Samuel S. Barney has a prior claim to other applicants, which Wisconsin Senator John C. Spooner reminded Roosevelt about. However, the president has told the Department of Justice that Gary will come next unless a reason to the contrary appears.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-20

President Roosevelt will not fill the vacancy until he has consulted with Senator Fulton.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-14

President Roosevelt thanks Senator Fulton for his kind letter and congratulates him on his win in Oregon.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-15

President Roosevelt thanks Senator Fulton for what he has done and also sent thanks to Senator Brownell.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-23

There has been a great deal of fraud and poor work in the land offices of Oregon and President Roosevelt is determined to make several changes. Frederic Lawrence Knowles will not be appointed register at La Grande; the position will go to Edward W. Davis instead.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-25

President Roosevelt is not willing to appoint Mr. Knowles and would like Senator Mitchell and Senator Fulton to recommend another candidate.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-01