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Brownell, George C. (George Clayton), 1854-1921

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles William Fulton

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

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John H. Mitchell

President Roosevelt thanks Senator Mitchell and has telegraphed his thanks to Senator Brownell.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-23

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Attorney General Bonaparte writes to President Roosevelt about a number of matters, including the situation in Oregon surrounding the appointment of a new United States Attorney, and a current case involving railroad rebates in Kansas. Bonaparte will remain in Baltimore on Monday, unless he is called back to Washington, D.C., by any unexpected developments.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-15

Letter from Charles William Fulton to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Fulton writes to President Roosevelt regarding District Attorney Heney’s report that charges Fulton with supporting John Hicklin Hall for district attorney in return for his agreement not to prosecute Senator Brownell. Fulton discusses errors in the report and affirms that he believed Brownell was being unfairly persecuted, but states he never bargained with Hall. Furthermore, much of the evidence comes from letters by Senator Mitchell, which Fulton claims he did not see. Fulton includes copies of the correspondence between Brownell and himself.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-12-12

Letter from Francis J. Heney to Theodore Roosevelt

Oregon District Attorney Heney states Senators John H. Mitchell and Charles William Fulton entered into a conspiracy with former district attorney John Hicklin Hall. The senators agreed to procure the reappointment of Hall if Hall refrained from prosecuting George C. Brownell and James U. Campbell in the Oregon land fraud trials.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-17

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of War Taft discusses Judge Hunt’s report. He doubts the wisdom of Hunt’s suggestion of an alien tax, and does not think a subject should be discussed in a campaign. Hunt also thinks that Puerto Ricans should not govern themselves due to their “political stupidity” and lack of experience with self-governments. Taft discusses the options for taxation in the Philippines.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-07-17

Letter from John H. Mitchell to Theodore Roosevelt

John H. Mitchell remarks on the positive results of his letter to George C. Brownell. Republican members of the Oregon State Legislature have unanimously adopted a resolution endorsing President Roosevelt’s administration and for his re-nomination as the Republican candidate for U.S. President.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-22