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President Roosevelt assures Senator Hopkins that the newspapers must have “concocted his remarks, as he does not have any ill feeling toward Hopkins. Roosevelt comments on Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte’s appointment of a special counsel in the Yates matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-22
Attorney General Bonaparte shares with President Roosevelt his thoughts about what to do with United States District Attorney N. M. Ruick. He sends a copy of the telegram he sent to Ruick, and notes the reasoning for his approach. The remaining question is that of the special counsel for the trial. Bonaparte will contact Francis J. Heney and provides several alternatives if Heney is unavailable. He asks Roosevelt for further suggestions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-25
President Roosevelt agrees to have “special attorneys” appointed as Senator Borah suggests.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-07
President Roosevelt tells Attorney General Bonaparte that Secretary of State Elihu Root is anxious to appoint a special counsel to assist the Texas District Attorney in the prosecution of people who have violated neutrality laws against Mexico. Root thinks it should be someone from Texas, and Roosevelt asks Bonaparte if Alford Warriner Cooley or one of Bonaparte’s people knows anyone who might be a good choice. Roosevelt suggests several people to check with, and asks Bonaparte to keep in touch with the State Department.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-07-13