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President Roosevelt tells Secretary of War Taft the names of the men he is appointing to the West Point Board of Visitors.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-01-03
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-01-07
President Roosevelt informs Judge Wolverton that he has appointed him District Judge in Oregon. He explains that he has ignored the recommendation of Senator Charles William Fulton to do so. In light of information sent by U.S. Attorney Francis J. Heney regarding conditions in Oregon and Fulton’s conduct, Roosevelt felt unable to appoint any man suggested by Fulton.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-21
President Roosevelt asks Oregon Governor Chamberlain for information that will help him make decisions regarding the judgeship that has become vacant in Oregon. He had dismissed the idea of appointing Thomas A. McBride until he got a letter from Charles Erskine Scott Wood that strongly supported him. However, he has since found out that Wood is involved with Oregon Senator Charles William Fulton in an unethical irrigation and land deal. Roosevelt asks Chamberlain to confidentially give him the names of anyone who has been involved in land fraud in Oregon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-12
President Roosevelt tells Attorney General Moody that his reservation about appointing Thomas A. McBride was that he was concerned he was loyal to John H. Mitchell, but he now believes that McBride will be acceptable. He was impressed by Charles Erskine Scott Wood’s letter about Oregon politics.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-08-14
William H. Moody informs President Roosevelt that he has authorized the use of deputy marshals but limits the involvement of the government to simple protection of commerce in the railroad dispute. Moody does not have an objection to the appointment of Thomas A. McBride as district attorney, but it would be unfortunate to allow Francis J. Heney to dictate the appointment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-08-17