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William D. Guthrie informs Theodore Roosevelt that he met with Francis Key Pendleton. Guthrie plans to meet with Roosevelt on the train tomorrow morning or call on him at his office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-25
Theodore Roosevelt suggests that because of the Levy Law requiring judges to pick a party ticket rather than remain partisan, ensure that judges do not stay out of politics, their party should fight to repeal the law and while they fight, try to create a “judiciary contest” rather than judges running with each party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-05
Herbert Parsons addresses the Association of the Bar of the City of New York’s decision not to renominate Robert Ludlow Fowler. He asks Theodore Roosevelt if he knows of the contents of Fowler’s correspondence with the Legal Aid Society regarding his troubles with his domestic servants and if it affects his appointment to a position of prominence.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-30
Willard G. Stanton discusses his qualifications and previous application for a federal judgeship. He reviews the appointments of E. B. Whitney and Francis Key Pendleton to the New York Supreme Court. He lists why he wants the position and asks Theodore Roosevelt to help him be appointed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-21