Llewellyn, William H. H. (William Henry Harrison), 1851-1927

Letter from Ormsby McHarg to Charles J. Bonaparte

Special Assistant Attorney General McHarg updates Attorney General Bonaparte on the legal situation in New Mexico Territory. McHarg asks for permission to hire Mexican nationals to aid in investigations he is conducting. McHarg tells Bonaparte that though Bonaparte believes charges against territorial Attorney General William H. H. Llewellyn will be dropped, his son, Morgan Llewellyn is involved in illegal activity and therefore the elder Llewellyn should be kept from any grand juries. McHarg details several territorial court clerks who have been accused of crimes, saying a thorough investigation of the territorial judiciary must be made at once.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-29

Creator(s)

McHarg, Ormsby, 1871-

Letter from Herbert J. Hagerman to Theodore Roosevelt

Former New Mexico Territory Governor Hagerman has refrained from addressing President Roosevelt’s statements in his letters concerning Hagerman’s forced resignation because he felt that on further reflection, Roosevelt would correct his false accusations. However, Hagerman now feels compelled to answer the accusations Roosevelt has made against him and set the record straight. Hagerman includes a detailed timeline and description of events and persons involved in his forced resignation due to accusations of land fraud. In conclusion, Hagerman says that the entire affair has hurt the standing of the Republican Party in New Mexico and asks Roosevelt to take this into consideration.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-19

Creator(s)

Hagerman, Herbert J. (Herbert James), 1871-1935

Letter from James W. Raynolds to Charles J. Bonaparte

Acting Governor of New Mexico Raynolds confirms the text of a telegram he sent Attorney General Bonaparte regarding the behavior and actions of Ormsby McHarg, United States Special Assistant Attorney General, in the case of Holm Olaf Bursum, the former Superintendent of Prisons. McHarg has made several demands of the territorial government, and while the territory is anxious to comply, they are not required by law to do so. Further, McHarg has impugned the character and capability of several officials. Raynolds asks for specific guidance from the Department of Justice as to the wishes of the department and the actions the territorial government of New Mexico is expected to perform in the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-15

Creator(s)

Raynolds, James W. (James Wallace), 1873-1910

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Attorney General Bonaparte updates President Roosevelt on several matters before him. Assistant Attorney General Alford Warriner Cooley has been investigating the situation in Alabama, where Bonaparte deems it necessary for Roosevelt to “call down” several politicians who are complicating judicial confirmations and the workings of the attorney general’s office with concerns over political patronage. In Arkansas, Cooley reports that there are many well qualified men to replace Assistant District Attorney Ulysses S. Bratton, who has been involved in improper conduct in a case involving postal inspectors. Bonaparte has recently met with Census Director S. N. D. North and explains the problems he has encountered with obtaining an accurate census of Oklahoma Territory, resulting in problems with representation of citizens there, and makes recommendations to solve the problem. Bonaparte has requested summaries for the injunction regarding the picketing of the Allis Chalmers company in Wisconsin, and is appointing a special counsel to take charge of litigation against a prominent official there. Bonaparte is ready to move against the Tobacco Trust and James Buchanan Duke.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-06-18

Creator(s)

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

Telegram from James John Hagerman to Elihu Root

James John Hagerman begs Secretary of State Root to delay his son Governor Herbert J. Hagerman’s impending resignation. Hagerman believes that President Roosevelt is being persuaded by immoral men to confirm the resignation and install George Curry in his place. Hagerman implores Root to end these proceedings and to allow the people of New Mexico to retain their governor. Hagerman concludes his letter with a list of men who verify his son’s standing as a trustworthy person.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-27

Creator(s)

Hagerman, James John, 1838-1909

Letter from William H. Andrews to William Loeb

William H. Andrews conveys to William Loeb his feeling that Governor Herbert Hagerman of the New Mexico Territory is trying to “make trouble for us” by hinting at an investigation of Holm O. Bursum and the financial records of a penitentiary. Andrews asserts that Bursum has done no wrong. Regarding Arizona’s bid for statehood, Andrews wrote to approximately 100 Rough Riders there; most are loyal to the President, but a dozen or so responded negatively. Governor Joseph Kibbey of Arizona is “out to defeat joint statehood,” but if Wilson is appointed in Kibbey’s place, Andrews feels statehood would carry in Arizona.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-08

Creator(s)

Andrews, William H. (William Henry), 1842-1919

Letter from William H. Andrews to William Loeb

William H. Andrews confirms receipt of William Loeb’s letter. Major William Llewellyn plans to travel to Oyster Bay in order to report on matters in person. Andrews notes some opposition to joint statehood in New Mexico and Arizona due to Governor Joseph Kibbey’s “attitude,” but he is confident that they will retain majority support. Andrews brings up the fact that Governor Herbert Hagerman is stirring up trouble against members of the organization, and Llewellyn will tell Loeb all about it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-28

Creator(s)

Andrews, William H. (William Henry), 1842-1919

Letter from William H. Andrews to William Loeb

William H. Andrews agrees with William Loeb about Joseph H. Kibbey, Governor of Arizona Territory, and discusses his strategy for getting Kibbey’s support. Andrews addresses Major William H. H. Llewellyn’s reaction to a letter written by Kibbey, noting that Llewellyn has done nothing or said nothing to anyone about it. Andrews expresses a need for financial support from the Congressional Committee and hopes that Loeb can get them to do something. He further discusses getting support for statehood from corporations, which he thinks may provide great assistance to the cause.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-09

Creator(s)

Andrews, William H. (William Henry), 1842-1919

Letter from William H. Andrews to William J. Loeb

William H. Andrews writes to William Loeb from Albuquerque about the campaign for joint statehood of Arizona and New Mexico. He is concerned that the Republican Territorial Committee of Arizona and the Democratic Central Committee will both declare against joint statehood when they meet in August. Andrews discusses his strategy for getting support for joint statehood. He is “quite sure that both the Republican and Democratic Conventions will declare for joint statehood when they meet about the first of September.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-21

Creator(s)

Andrews, William H. (William Henry), 1842-1919

Memorandum on the term of James F. Penman

The term of James F. Penman as Collector of Internal Revenue for the Northeastern District of Pennsylvania was completed last year, but his bonds do not expire until April 1906. The conditions are such in the district that it has not been possible to find a candidate to replace Penman.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-05-07

Creator(s)

Unknown

Make big noise is plan when Roosevelt arrives

The writer speculates on the festivities surrounding Theodore Roosevelt’s upcoming visit, which will coincide with the culmination of New Mexico’s statehood celebration.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-02

Creator(s)

Unknown

New York a cinch

William H. H. Llewellyn is confident that President Roosevelt will easily win New York state.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-10

Creator(s)

Unknown

The unwritten law will be Murray’s defense

George F. Murray recently shot and killed James German for having “caused the infidelity of his wife” while he was away on business. Murray will stand trial in Kettner tomorrow. Prior to this incident, Murray was a valuable officer in the mounted police service, and had previously served as a Rough Rider during the Spanish-American War.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-18

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Attorney General Bonaparte updates President Roosevelt about the work of United States Attorneys throughout the country. He delivered an address at the University of Chicago, where he was questioned about the conduct of United States Attorney William H. H. Llewellyn. Oklahoma is about to gain statehood and Bonaparte would like to discuss the matter with Roosevelt, given his earlier opposition. Many people Bonaparte met in Chicago support a third term for Roosevelt. He believes they would accept Secretary of War William H. Taft as president if necessary, but would oppose Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-20

Creator(s)

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

Memorandum regarding Ormsby McHarg

Acting Governor of New Mexico James W. Raynolds reports that Ormsby McHarg, United States Special Assistant Attorney General, and his representative Ernest P. Holcombe arrived in New Mexico and informed him that he was there to investigate acts of territorial officials, though he did not present any credentials to prove he was indeed an official of the United States. McHarg stated that he would appear in the court case of Holm Olaf Bursum, the former superintendent of prisons. In the process of relaying his intentions, McHarg threatened to involve the Department of Justice, President Roosevelt, and the press, if his demands were not met. In this and subsequent communications, McHarg accused the territorial attorney general and other officials of incompetence, ignorance of the law, and corruption. Though McHarg insisted all his communications be treated as confidential, a story appeared in the press which seems to have been planted by him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-13

Creator(s)

Raynolds, James W. (James Wallace), 1873-1910

Major uses letter of Roosevelt

William H. H. Llewellyn used a letter from Theodore Roosevelt in support of General Wood’s presidential campaign while speaking in Indiana. Llewellyn believes that Wood’s intimate knowledge of Latin Americans makes him especially suited for the presidency.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1920-05-13

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from W. E. Griffin to Theodore Roosevelt

W. E. Griffin reviews how endorsements of Governor Otero have affected several New Mexico politicians.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-07

Creator(s)

Griffin, W. E.

Newspaper article on the candidacy of William H. H. Llewellyn

Major Llewellyn has stated that he is not a candidate for federal office.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-14

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Frederick Muller to Theodore Roosevelt

Frederick Muller congratulates President Roosevelt on his succession to the presidency. In a postscript, Muller states that the New Mexico Territory is in an “unfortunate condition” and that Governor Otero is conspiring to win Roosevelt’s support.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-23

Creator(s)

Muller, Frederick, 1863-1934