Anderson, Albert B. (Albert Barnes), 1857-1938

President Roosevelt describes to Mark Sullivan the considerations that have gone into his selections for federal judgeships. Roosevelt reviews his appointments in detail, noting that some were made at the request of the local organization and some against their wishes. The goal in each case was to appoint someone “of the high character, the good sense, the trained legal ability, and the necessary broad-mindedness of spirit…essential to a good judge.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Frank Swigart believes both Frederick and Charles B. Landis have conspired to oust him as referee because they are sure it would cost the Republicans votes. Swigart wishes to know whether the Landises truly have a letter from President Roosevelt to Judge Albert B. Anderson asking to have him removed from the position. He assures Roosevelt that he is fair and asks that he be kept as referee for the upcoming election. He concludes the letter by noting that he voted for Abraham Lincoln and served in the Army from 1861 to 1864.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-12

Creator(s)

Swigart, Frank, 1840-1912

Otto Gresham heard a large number of speeches at the farewell dinner for Judge John H. Baker and assures the President that he should be satisfied with the appointment of Albert B. Anderson as a U.S. District Judge.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-02-10

Creator(s)

Gresham, Otto, 1859-1946