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Ernest P. Holcombe’s reports on his travels as special inspector to attend the hearing in the case of Holm Olaf Bursum v. Territory of New Mexico. Holcombe mentions his conversations with Judge Albert B. Fall, who was under the influence of alcohol. Holcombe details the proceedings of the Bursum case, which resulted in the Territory owing an amount of money to Bursum.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-19
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
William Emlen Roosevelt encloses a letter from Henry K. McHarg, who is a friend of Jacob A. Riis. He has no personal investment in the judgeship he writes about, but feels duty-bound to inform President Roosevelt about the reputation of the candidate. William Emlen Roosevelt hopes Ted Roosevelt is okay with his sore throat, and says that his mother is looking forward to seeing Edith.
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
Jacob A. Riis writes to President Roosevelt in hopes that he and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt can sail from Oyster Bay, New York, to Twin Island, New York, to have lunch with Riis, Henry King McHarg, and their wives.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-30