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Ray, George W. (George Washington), 1844-1925

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

President Roosevelt believes that Grosvenor A. Porter was turned down by the Senate (as United States marshal for the eastern district of Oklahoma) for political reasons. He asks Attorney General Bonaparte if there should be an investigation into possible misconduct by Samuel G. Victor. Additionally, he asks for a full report on District Attorney George B. Curtiss, who Roosevelt feels is unfit for office.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Mark Sullivan

President Roosevelt describes to Mark Sullivan the considerations that have gone into his selections for federal judgeships. Roosevelt reviews his appointments in detail, noting that some were made at the request of the local organization and some against their wishes. The goal in each case was to appoint someone “of the high character, the good sense, the trained legal ability, and the necessary broad-mindedness of spirit…essential to a good judge.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Arthur von Briesen

President Roosevelt appreciates Arthur von Briesen’s work and the work of his committee. He has written to Judge George W. Ray as suggested.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-31

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Philander C. Knox

President Roosevelt would like to see Ernest E. Baldwin, Assistant District Attorney in New York, removed for his actions in the Post Office cases. It appears that there is a large group of politicians, connected politically and financially, protecting State Senator George E. Green. President Roosevelt would like drastic action taken to secure Green and bring him to trial.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt strongly disagrees with Senator Platt’s assessment of George Chandler Holt. Holt has received a great deal of support, and Roosevelt will most likely appoint him as judge.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-02-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from Frank Hinchman Platt to Thomas Collier Platt

Frank Hinchman Platt advises that the hearing be adjourned until U.S. District Judge George W. Ray recovers from his illness.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-30

Creator(s)

Platt, Frank Hinchman, 1856-1920

Letter from Arthur von Briesen to Theodore Roosevelt

Arthur von Briesen responds to President Roosevelt’s request for a report regarding the Ellis Island investigation. Briesen extends belated birthday wishes to Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-30

Creator(s)

Briesen, Arthur von, 1843-1920

Letter from John Clay Davies to Theodore Roosevelt

Attorney General Davies wants to know if Postmaster Nelson E. Ransom can also serve on the New York Republican State Committee. He hopes to be the Republican nominee for justice of the New York Supreme Court.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-16

Creator(s)

Davies, John Clay, 1857-1925

Letter from Nevada N. Stranahan to Theodore Roosevelt

Nevada N. Stranahan assures President Roosevelt that the platform will contain satisfactory language and urges the appointment of George W. Ray as district judge.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-08-31

Creator(s)

Stranahan, Nevada N. (Nevada Northrup), 1861-1928

Telegram from Sereno Elisha Payne to George B. Cortelyou

Congressman Payne, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, is attempting to set up a meeting for himself and Congressman Ray with President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-17

Creator(s)

Payne, Sereno Elisha, 1843-1914