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President Roosevelt tells Jacob A. Riis to tell Henry K. McHarg that his protest over the nomination of Howell H. Haynes to a federal judgeship weighs on his mind because Hayes had been suggested as a compromise candidate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-05-13
President Roosevelt tells William Emlen Roosevelt that James Alexander Fowler, who Henry K. McHarg mentions in his letter, is the best man for the judicial position, but he is the machine candidate. Howell H. Haynes, on the other hand, is independent and has been recommended by many people.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-25
Henry K. McHarg writes William Emlen Roosevelt to advise against President Roosevelt’s nomination of Howell H. Haynes for a federal judgeship.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-24
Jacob A. Riis had lunch with Henry K. McHarg. The latter was so concerned over the potential appointment of Howell H. Haynes to a federal judgeship that Riis feels compelled to write President Roosevelt expressing these concerns. He attests to McHarg’s trustworthiness.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-12