Fulton, Charles William, 1853-1918

President Roosevelt tells Senator Bourne that any statements that have been made about agreements with Senator Charles William Fulton toward a delegation in Oregon, or attempts from the administration to affect the Oregon legislature, are untrue. Instead of sending a confidential accusatory letter, Roosevelt asserts that Bourne should have openly stated his confidence that the statements were false.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1908-10-05

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt tells Secretary of War Taft that he admires his willingness to sacrifice his own interests for a principle, but encourages him to avoid talking about delicate subjects where his words could be twisted. Roosevelt is glad that Taft understands the situation with another potential presidential candidate, Governor Charles Evans Hughes, remarking that he has a “distinct strength with the people.” The president believes that Taft will get the majority of the delegates in the West on the first roll and that the majority of people in New England are for Taft. Finally, Roosevelt notes that the New York papers are “almost insane” in regard to his actions, suggesting that Judas Iscariot and Benedict Arnold were “pretty good citizens by comparison.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1907-09-19

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt wants to know when Senator Knox hears from Francis J. Heney. Roosevelt understands that there is no agreement that he will not send in William C. Bristol’s name next time. He has concluded from his talk with Knox that Charles W. Fulton will have withdrawn any opposition to Bristol next fall, but for now the proposal is to not take action on the nomination until next fall when two republican senators are in.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1907-01-26

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

This article praises President Theodore Roosevelt for his conservationist efforts, and as a result, protecting western forest lands from politicians such as Senator Charles William Fulton of Oregon and Senator Weldon Brinton Heyburn of Idaho. Rich men with interests in the timber industry claim that they oppose forest reserves for the sake of poor settlers needing land, but the forest reserves do not negatively impact settlers.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1907-03-06

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Unknown

President Roosevelt crosses out names for the appointment of the U.S. Attorney for Oregon, as a number of men, including Francis J. Heney, Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte, Oregon Senator Jonathan Bourne, and Senator Charles William Fulton, look on.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1908-02

President Roosevelt informs Attorney General Moody that he has extended the time of the Spanish Treaty Claims Commission to the beginning of 1907, by which time their work should be completed. He returns the letter from Senator Charles William Fulton, of Oregon, and suggests that it might be worthwhile to have United States District Attorney William C. Bristol come to Washington, D.C., to discuss the matter. Roosevelt believes that they should not hesitate to indict Fulton if the facts justify it, but that the matter should only be pursued if there is a reasonable chance of success. He feels it would be wise to discuss some facts of the matter with Bristol.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1906-08-07

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt has seen the telegram in which Judge Wolverton says that he cannot endorse Judge James A. Fee for District Attorney “without reserve.” Roosevelt would like to know why.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1906-03-17

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt, Secretary of the Interior Ethan Allen Hitchcock, and Senator Philander C. Knox all feel that Francis J. Heney should have sent his telegram about District Attorney William C. Bristol to Attorney General William H. Moody. Knox believes that the Senate would reject any renomination of Bristol on the grounds that his letter explaining his conduct is unsatisfactory. They will probably send the evidence against Bristol to the Oregon Bar Association. Roosevelt does not feel that under the circumstances, Bristol can be retained.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1906-03-07

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1905-11-21

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-12

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt writes Ethan Allen Hitchcock about the ongoing investigations into land fraud in Oregon. He wishes that District Attorney Francis J. Heney could provide proof or testimony of his allegations. Currently he has no evidence to back up his statement.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1905-09-06

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt encloses a pair of letters pertaining to Oregon politics, and asks Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock to look through them. Roosevelt believes the government should not put itself in an awkward position by backing United States Attorney Francis J. Heney too strongly, and recalls a similar instance in which Assistant Postmaster General Joseph L. Bristow let “his zeal … [run] away with his discretion.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1905-08-14

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt encloses a letter he sent to the Oregon Senators.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1903-08-25

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt requests the information regarding Mr. Knowles’s unfitness to serve as register of the land office in La Grande, Oregon. Senator Mitchell, Senator Fulton, Binger Hermann, and J. N. Williamson will not withdraw their recommendation until seeing the evidence of Mr. Knowles’s unfitness.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1903-07-18

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt is not willing to appoint Mr. Knowles and would like Senator Mitchell and Senator Fulton to recommend another candidate.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1903-07-01

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Gifford Pinchot writes to Theodore Roosevelt in Africa to provide a recap of current events. An investigation into Secretary of the Interior Richard Achilles Ballinger and the Forest Service will begin shortly. Pinchot believes that special interests control Congress and President William H. Taft’s administration, whose actions are characterized by “a most surprising weakness and indecision.” Taft has abandoned many of Roosevelt’s policies, and Pinchot sees a rift emerging between Taft and the more progressive elements of the Republican party. Pinchot sends his love to Kermit Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1909-12-31

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Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946

Attorney General Bonaparte confirms receipt of a letter from William Loeb expressing President Roosevelt’s views regarding the situation in Idaho. Bonaparte advises that before making a change in district attorneyship or marshalship in Idaho, Roosevelt should find out whether the appointees can be confirmed. If they cannot, Bonaparte recommends waiting until the adjournment of the Senate. Bonaparte suggests conferring with Senator Philander C. Knox to get an unbiased opinion on the subject. Unless they can get a new person confirmed, there will be resistance to the removal of the current office-holder, and the current office-holder will not be useful. Once it becomes apparent that a new appointee could be confirmed, Bonaparte recommends sending Alford Warriner Cooley, or another suitable person, to confer with judges and lawyers to find an appropriate candidate. Bonaparte also comments on a recent conversation he has had with Senator Charles William Fulton. In a postscript, Bonaparte tells Roosevelt about his recent experience presenting a case to the Supreme Court.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-24

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Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921

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.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-15

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Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921

Attorney General Bonaparte updates President Roosevelt on the outcomes of several Supreme Court cases. The Court has ruled against the Roosevelt Administration in the employers’ liability cases. Bonaparte provides a summary of the judges’ opinions in the event that he wants to send a special message to Congress urging a passage of the law that the court would deem constitutional based on the case. The Court ruled against the administration in the Williamson case, but on grounds that allow it to be tried again. As expected, the Court overturned the conviction of Major Carrington, who was sentenced in the Philippines to 40 years. Bonaparte asks Roosevelt’s advice on waiting to take action on Christian Schuebel’s nomination as Senator Fulton has requested. Finally, Bonaparte writes that Tracy C. Becker will help with prosecutions in Oregon.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-01-06

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Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921

Attorney General Bonaparte forwards President Roosevelt messages exchanged between Oregon Attorney General William C. Bristol and himself, as well as reports from those involved with the land fraud cases that demonstrate Bristol’s negligent behavior in performing his job. The Department of Justice has received many complaints about delays in the proceedings of the land fraud suits, and Bristol has repeatedly ignored official communications. Bonaparte does not recommend Bristol be renominated as Attorney General of Oregon.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-12-10

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Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921