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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alexander Irvine

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alexander Irvine

President Roosevelt tells Alexander Irvine that he intends to appoint William B. Sheppard as Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida. Roosevelt has sent Irvine’s letter to Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte, which should make Sheppard and his colleagues proud. Roosevelt says he will do anything he can for Frederick Cubberly.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-02

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Benson Foraker

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Benson Foraker

President Roosevelt tells Senator Foraker that he “had no idea” that Judge Frank Feuille would resign his post. Roosevelt notes that Commissioner to U.S. Congress from Puerto Rico Tulio Larrinaga recommends that Feuille’s successor should not be appointed until the President can speak with Puerto Rico Governor Beekman Winthrop, who is now in Washington DC. Roosevelt asks Foraker to “ask Larrinaga to see Winthrop and put one or two names before him.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-07

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge

President Roosevelt suggests Henry Clay MacDowell for judge in Virginia. Ted Roosevelt has broken his collarbone playing football. It is not a serious injury and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is relieved as she believes he will not be able to play for the remainder of the season. Mr. Morgan is in favor of the treaty and believes opposition to it will crumble. Edward Oliver Wolcott shall have the Colorado appointments but he must produce men that live up to Roosevelt’s standards.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Grover Cleveland

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Grover Cleveland

President Roosevelt was glad to find that former president Grover Cleveland holds Thomas Goode Jones in such high regard, and is glad to have appointed him as a judge, even though he did this before hearing Cleveland’s opinion. He appreciated Cleveland attending the funeral of former president William McKinley with him.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-09

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Attorney General Bonaparte updates President Roosevelt on several political matters. He believes the evidence that could be brought against Senator William Edgar Borah is not enough to convict him, but it is likely that Borah knew about the conspiracy. Bonaparte also wants to talk with Roosevelt about what is going on in the New Mexico Territory and the charges made against William H. H. Llewellyn. Finally, Bonaparte mentions a letter he received from W. Hall Harris about whether he should resign the postmastership in order to accept the nomination for a judgeship in Baltimore, Maryland.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-11

Letter from Charles Hopkins Clark to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Charles Hopkins Clark to Theodore Roosevelt

Charles Hopkins Clark responds to President Roosevelt’s inquiry about the note from Yale University President Arthur Twining Hadley. Clark explains that he knows some of the men involved in the matter and that The Courant is not in any way bound to support Senator Frank B. Brandegee’s suggestion. Senators, as well as lawyers, have widely endorsed Walter C. Noyes for the position of United States Circuit Judge. Clark strongly recommends his appointment and says that if he is turned down, it could lead to trouble in Connecticut.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-04

Letter from Thomas Goode Jones to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Thomas Goode Jones to Theodore Roosevelt

United States District Judge Jones expresses his interest in who will be appointed judge. He relays his knowledge and opinion of eleven aspirants. He details Hundley’s efforts to legislate discrimination against African Americans through a proposed amendment to bar African American schools from receiving equal funding to white schools. He explains the Democratic Party’s and Republican Party’s mistrust of Hundley due to his change in political parties.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-10

Oscar R. Hundley

Oscar R. Hundley

This memorandum describes the candidacy of Oscar R. Hundley for appointment as judge to various openings in Alabama. Hundley’s numerous endorsers are listed. Objections to his appointment are discussed, along with Hundley’s responses.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-08

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Attorney General Bonaparte has spoken to Assistant Postmaster General Frank H. Hitchcock about the political situation in Alabama, particularly regarding Assistant U.S. Attorney Oscar R. Hundley and an open judge seat. One faction supports Hundley’s nomination because it would be a blow to a second disgruntled faction which wants to take control of the Alabama delegation to the National Republican Convention. This faction wants Shelby S. Pleasants chosen. Bonaparte also reports on a conference with James Clark McReynolds about the Tobacco Trust. Bonaparte will be ready to brief President Roosevelt on this matter on Monday or Tuesday.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-08