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Memorandum by the Attorney General

Memorandum by the Attorney General

Attorney General Bonaparte is not clear how seriously the attached letter should be taken, and as such cannot fully comment on it. The letter’s author, Benjamin B. Hampton, is an advertising agent unfamiliar with the laws related to the American Tobacco Company and has obtained his information primarily through communications with management of said trusts, but is certain that President Roosevelt has violated the law in his administration’s prosecution of the trusts and is acting on incorrect information. Bonaparte dismisses these allegations and does not believe Hampton to have any of the contextual or legal knowledge necessary to speak on the issue.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-11-11

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of War Taft responds to President Roosevelt’s offer to appoint him to the Supreme Court as a replacement for Justice Henry Billings Brown. While Taft sincerely wishes to accept, he believes he should stay as the head of the War Department for the time being, given the situation in Panama and in the Philippines. He addresses several issues, including an ongoing investigation into possible misconduct in the War Department. He summarizes the great progress that has been made in the Philippines, as well as some of the challenges that remain. Taft feels responsible for these issues and thinks he would be able to help push through measures in the next session of Congress that would benefit the Filipinos. Given his reluctance, Taft proceeds to give his opinion on other potential candidates to the Supreme Court. He favors the appointment of Horace H. Lurton over William H. Moody.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-30

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of War Taft sends President Roosevelt a report on the Philippines, and asks that a copy of his formal letter of transmittal be sent to the War Department to be put on record. The news Taft has heard from Vermont is good, but he is not particularly surprised, as it shows what he has thought about voters remaining with the Republican party, even with the Democratic party turning back to the gold standard. Taft also comments about votes in Maine, and will be disappointed if they have less than a 25,000 vote majority, and writes about the election in general. Taft has been playing golf every day, and has been invigorated by it. He has heard from his brother about Benjamin B. Odell’s nomination for governor of New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-07

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of War Taft tells President Roosevelt about a discussion he had with his brothers Henry and Charles about whether Henry should accept Benjamin B. Odell’s proposal to nominate him for Governor of New York. Henry is concerned about maintaining his finances if he were to go to Albany, but at the same time would have liked to run for governor, so he is torn. Henry was anxious for Taft to write to Roosevelt to explain his thinking. Taft considers he may have explained the money side of the issue too much, and has not expressed the professional aspect of Henry’s considerations enough.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-10

Memorandum by the Attorney General

Memorandum by the Attorney General

The attached letter by Benjamin B. Hampton regarding investigation into the American Tobacco Company betrays Hampton’s poor grasp of the situation and the law in general. Attorney General Bonaparte in particular notes a section where Hampton suggests that President Roosevelt and founder of the American Tobacco Company James Buchanan Duke settle the matter privately as gentlemen rather than through the court system.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-11-11

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of War Taft informs President Roosevelt that he has changed his mind about writing a speech on the Brownsville affair. He will write a draft and send it to his campaign manager, Arthur I. Vorys, and Roosevelt to get their opinion. Taft describes his opinion of James Buchanan Aleshire’s fitness for Quartermaster General. Taft encloses letters on William Edgar Borah and Albert Baird Cummins. He relays discussions on the appointment of the Postmaster in New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-07

The voice of the ocean

The voice of the ocean

President Taft sits on the seashore with a cluster of seashells around him that are labeled “H. Taft, Sherman, Knox, Aldrich, Ballinger, Root, [and] Cannon.” He is holding two labeled “Chas. Taft” and “Wickersham” to his ears, listening for the sound of waves. A large wave, labeled “The People” and showing the face of Uncle Sam, rolls toward shore. Caption: Shells give a good imitation; but, just for a change, why not listen to the real thing?

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1910-07-27

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick William Holls

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick William Holls

Governor Roosevelt discusses nominations for political office in New York. He states that “the jig was up” when Elihu Root declined to stand and Benjamin B. Odell announced that he would accept if nominated. Roosevelt believes that they must “pull Odell through for fear of compromising the whole ticket.” He discusses his reasons for offering the vacant judgeship to Charles C. Beaman.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1900-08-25

Letter from F. Norton Goddard to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from F. Norton Goddard to Theodore Roosevelt

F. Norton Goddard believes that he is being mistreated by Robert C. Morris and hopes that President Roosevelt can express his dissatisfaction with the situation to Morris. He also believes that Henry W. Taft’s letter to William Henkel was improper. Goddard offers several suggestions regarding New York appointments that he believes will strengthen his political position.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-08