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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 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

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