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Boarman, Alexander J. (Alexander John), 1839-1916

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

President Roosevelt agrees with Attorney General Bonaparte’s assessment that successful impeachments of Judges Peter Stenger Grosscup and Alexander Boarman are unlikely due to the current temper of Congress. Despite evidence of Grosscup committing blackmail, Roosevelt believes many congressmen will be glad to rule in favor of the judges to spite his administration. Roosevelt resolves to go over the matter carefully with Bonaparte before taking any action.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-11

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

President Roosevelt muses upon the best way to handle notifying the House of Representatives regarding misconduct by Judge Alexander Boarman of Louisiana. Roosevelt recognizes that the House should only begin impeachment proceedings if there is sufficient evidence to confirm misconduct, but that he must inform the House of any misconduct severe enough to warrant an impeachment trial.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-12-15

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Attorney General Bonaparte responds to President Roosevelt’s request for information on any judges whose actions may warrant impeachment. Bonaparte describes the actions of Judge Peter Stenger Grosscup, who, in collaboration with clerk Marshall E. Sampsell, has used his position to solicit free rides from railroad companies.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-07

United States judges who may retire

The document contains a list of United States judges who may retire and be replaced during the next presidential term.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-26

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

While Attorney General Bonaparte wishes to remain neutral in this matter, he suggests that President Roosevelt consider the most likely outcome of attempting to impeach Judge Peter Stenger Grosscup. Because of the current “temper” of the House of Representatives, a successful impeachment seems improbable, which Grosscup may take as vindication. If Roosevelt does submit the report on Grosscup along with one on Judge Alexander J. Boarman, Bonaparte would like him to make the identity of the investigating examiner less prominent.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-08