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President Roosevelt has received strong recommendations to nominate H. F. Seawell as the district judge for Eastern North Carolina and asks Edwin Anderson Alderman if he knows Seawell.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-11
President Roosevelt tells University of Virginia president Edwin Anderson Alderman that he was mistaken about his previous negative opinion of Edward W. Timberlake, and that he felt poorly towards him because he could only remember that he was connected with a “postmastership scramble.” He has looked into Iredell Meares, and now believes that both of the men whom Alderman recommended are of good quality. Roosevelt asks Alderman how the men compare between themselves, and says that while he is not sure if he will be able to appoint either of them, they deserve his serious consideration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-02
President Roosevelt tells President Alderman of the University of Virginia that he is not very impressed by Judge Edward W. Timberlake. Iredell Meares’s support of President-Elect William H. Taft will make Roosevelt consider his name for the position. If Roosevelt hopes to build a reputable Republican party in the south, he feels he should recognize reputable Republicans when possible.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-29