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President Roosevelt follows up on several issues with Attorney General Bonaparte, including United States District Attorney Marsden C. Burch’s devotion to United States District Attorney N. M. Ruick, hiring Tracy C. Becker at the Department of Justice, the appointments of David J. Leahy and Ira A. Abbott, and the situation in Oklahoma.
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1907-08-29
President Roosevelt has “entire confidence” in New Mexico Governor Curry and will not have him resign. Curry can retain Albert B. Fall as attorney general and appoint David J. Leahy when desired. Special Assistant Attorney General Ormsby McHarg will not interfere with territorial matters.
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1907-08-23
For now, President Roosevelt will trust New Mexico Governor Curry’s judgment regarding Territorial Attorney General Albert B. Fall and United States Attorney David J. Leahy. He suggests Curry confer with Assistant Attorney General Alford Warriner Cooley.
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1907-08-21
William H. H. Llewellyn thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his words on Ralph Emerson Twitchell’s book. Llewellyn updates Roosevelt on the process for making a new state, and he states that David J. Leahy is on the ticket in Las Vegas, Nevada for district judge. Llewellyn also updates Roosevelt on the construction of dam and various political happenings.
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1911-10-14
Attorney General Bonaparte informs President Roosevelt about a variety of telegrams he has received pertaining to current issues, such as the trial in Idaho concerning Senator William Edgar Borah, the work of Special Assistant U.S. District Attorney Grace Humiston (Mrs. Quackenbos), and a revised constitution for the Territory of Oklahoma.
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1907-09-10
Attorney General Bonaparte updates President Roosevelt on matters regarding United States District Attorney N. M. Ruick, the prosecution of the International Harvester Company, and affairs in Oklahoma. He is greatly concerned about reports of Secretary of State Elihu Root’s health. Territorial Governor of New Mexico George Curry intends to appoint David J. Leahy as assistant attorney general of the territory. Bonaparte feels obligated to inform Roosevelt of this appointment as Leahy is possibly “one of the persons about whom there has been complaint by the Interior Department.”
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1907-08-29
Theodore Roosevelt is pleased to hear from William H. H. Llewellyn and is happy that Dave Leahy is now District Judge. He hopes that George Curry will be nominated. He wishes to see Llewellyn if he visits New York.
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1911-09-19
President Roosevelt is pleased to have heard from Alvin C. Ash, a former Rough Rider. Roosevelt has a high opinion of David J. Leahy and will help him however he is able.
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1901-12-31
William H. H. Llewellyn was pleased with Theodore Roosevelt’s letter and can authoritatively say that the people of New Mexico are excited to entertain Theodore Roosevelt in Albuquerque. He comments on United States Attorney David Leahy’s accomplishments and the recently approved New Mexican constitution. Llewellyn discusses his new law partner, Edward L. Medler, and his recent casework. He asks Roosevelt if he has seen the article about himself in The Craftsman and assures that despite any negative press, his principles are correct.
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1911-01-28
Alford Warriner Cooley is disappointed Theodore Roosevelt will not be able to visit Silver City, Arizona, during his Western trip. Hopefully, spring will bring improved health, permitting him to accept Roosevelt’s invitation to the Grand Canyon. He is interested in what the Democrats will do with their opportunity and comments on the ridiculous nature of political parties. Voting for the proposed constitution of Arizona is forthcoming. Cooley predicts it will be adopted by a substantial majority and favors Dave Leahy as governor.
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1911-01-09
Frank Ross McCoy sends Theodore Roosevelt birthday greetings and also sends what he believes are the first holiday greetings to Roosevelt and his hunting party in Africa. McCoy has seen many of his and Roosevelt’s mutual friends and tells him about activities that they have been undertaking in the southwest, including marches and hunting trips. He updates Roosevelt on changes in military training and updated service regulations and also discusses the International Horse Show, in which Americans are competing against British officers.
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1909-10-27
New Mexico Governor Curry warns William Loeb of corporate and political efforts to portray President Roosevelt’s administration and the Rough Riders negatively in the press. He recommends sending a pro-Roosevelt delegation to avoid reactionary support of Governor Charles Evans Hughes. Curry is awaiting instructions from President Roosevelt for scheduling the convention, and intends on continuing with his plan of not including federal office holders as representatives of the delegation. He adds that while David J. Leahy’s appointment as the new United States Attorney of New Mexico went smoothly, Curry is figuring out what should be done with Morgan Llewellyn, the Surveyor General of New Mexico. Curry will recommend his resignation if it is too embarrassing for President Roosevelt. He notes that Delegate William H. Andrews has introduced a statehood bill for New Mexico, and he will probably go with the committee.
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1907-12-04
John Campbell Greenway encloses a letter from Dave Leahy, which he trusts Theodore Roosevelt will find satisfactory. Greenway praises Roosevelt on his speech in San Francisco, California.
1915-07-27