Holt, George C. (George Chandler), 1843-1931

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-23

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Holt, George C. (George Chandler), 1843-1931

President Roosevelt tells Judge George C. Holt that he and Secretary of State Elihu Root agreed with the judge’s recent petition, but he is not certain that he will be able to “accomplish anything or not in the direction desired.” Roosevelt notes that the Senate is not always looking to help the president accomplish his goals, and often “can help a cause best” by saying little about it in public.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-12

President Roosevelt tells Judge Holt that he is grateful there is a judge on “the Federal bench” who “not only rendered such an admirable decision, but had so admirably stated the reasons therefor.” Roosevelt is glad Holt has “such a high opinion of” New York District Attorney Henry L. Stimson.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-06

President Roosevelt was delighted by Judge George C. Holt’s letter, and informs him that his support for Judge Charles M. Hough was one of the deciding factors prompting Roosevelt to stand by him in the face of opposition. Roosevelt asks if Hough has shown Holt any of Roosevelt’s correspondence with Senator Thomas Collier Platt concerning the nomination, as he has asked him to do so.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-06

President Roosevelt hopes that Judge Holt will meet with Willoughby B. Dobbs, a New York lawyer who wants to be a bankruptcy referee. Dobbs worked for Roosevelt when he was Civil Service Commissioner, and Roosevelt admired his courage, integrity, and judgment.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-03-14

President Roosevelt sends Judge Holt letters from Representative Herbert Parsons and Stanley W. Dexter regarding Holt appointing Robert C. Morris as District Attorney. He reviewed the matter with Secretary of State Elihu Root, who accepted Holt’s judgment. Roosevelt received letters strongly favoring Morris, who has the necessary qualifications. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-10-12

President Roosevelt informs Judge Holt that Whitney has written Secretary of War William H. Taft with objections against appointing Robert C. Morris District Attorney. Roosevelt would like Holt and Judge William K. Townsend to come to Washington to discuss the matter with himself, Secretary of State Elihu Root, and Attorney General William H. Moody.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-10-14

President Roosevelt apologizes to Judge Holt that he is replacing diplomat Arthur Sherburne Hardy with Francis B. Loomis, whom he feels has earned a promotion and reward, whereas Hardy expects it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-28

President Roosevelt speaks highly of New York Attorney General Julius M. Mayer and has provided him a letter of introduction to Judge Holt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-07

President Roosevelt had never heard the suggestion that H. Mortimer Durand was unfriendly to the United States and has sent George Chandler Holt’s letter to Secretary of State John Hay.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-25

President Roosevelt asks Judge Holt to look into William Blau, an East Side anti-Tammany lawyer that Roosevelt has heard good things about. Blau has worked hard for Republicans and is currently working for the fusion movement. Roosevelt hopes that Holt can aid Blau with his work.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-05