United States. Dept. of Justice

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.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Herbert J. Hagerman

President Roosevelt informs Herbert J. Hagerman, Governor of New Mexico Territory, that he will not rescind Hagerman’s agreed-upon resignation. Roosevelt notes that many telegrams have come in support, as well as in disapproval, of Hagerman. He discusses in detail the actions of Hagerman which have resulted in the requested resignation. Roosevelt finishes by pointing out the solid approval of Hagerman’s replacement, George Curry.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Oliver E. Pagan

President Roosevelt commends Oliver E. Pagan, the special assistant attorney general, for his work in the Department of Justice. He considers it a pleasure to have him as part of his administration. Roosevelt was interested to hear about Pagan’s ancestor who served under George Rogers Clark.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Wilson

President Roosevelt agrees with Secretary of Agriculture Wilson’s suggestions about how whiskey will be labelled in accordance with the Pure Food and Drug Act and has sent his recommendations to the Department of Justice.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-10

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

President Roosevelt informs Attorney General Bonaparte that he wishes to appoint African American Ralph W. Tyler to an auditor position at the Treasury for the Navy Department. Roosevelt wishes to promote the current auditor, William W. Brown, to the position Brown wants as special counsel in the Department of Justice, with equal or more pay.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Robert Carter

President Roosevelt has reported relevant parts of a letter by Territorial Governor of Hawaii George R. Carter to relevant persons. Carter’s letter dealt in particular with immigration and military bases. Roosevelt has instructed Secretary of War Taft to stop in Hawaii on his way to the Philippines to assess the situation with the immigration wharf and the construction of military facilities on the islands.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to United States Justice Department

President Roosevelt orders the United States Justice Department to make any government documents requested available to Mark Goode of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to aid his investigation of the corrupt practices of Martin J. Bentley.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-02-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Peter Trimble Rowe

President Roosevelt tells Bishop Rowe that he remembers him very well and is happy to hear from him. He has sent the letter to the Department of Justice for further information.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-31

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Clark McReynolds

President Roosevelt appoints Assistant Attorney General McReynolds to the Central Committee of the American Red Cross as a representative of the Department of Justice.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-11-30

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Ethan Allen Hitchcock

President Roosevelt tells Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock that his has received his letter but will have to request reports from the Department of Justice before proceeding with the matter in question, as well as for a report on the District Attorney of Wyoming. Roosevelt agrees with Hitchcock’s opinion on regarding laws around fences and public domain, and that stricter punishments are needed for local land officers who abuse their power. Roosevelt closes by asking Hitchcock to clarify if he feels the current situation has been caused by local land officials or the Department of Justice.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Lyman Metcalfe Bass

President Roosevelt assures Lyman Metcalfe Bass that he will see him when he gets back to Washington and will appoint him unless the Department of Justice is critical of Bass.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-11-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

President Roosevelt finds “quiet but deep satisfaction” in the Samuel Gompers and Sydney Emanuel Mudd affair. He updates Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte on Clarence C. Pusey taking office and gives guidance on handling Mary Tayloe Key. In a postscript, Roosevelt comments on the situation in Cuba and discusses presenting a naval medal of honor.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Francis E. Leupp

President Roosevelt sends Commissioner of Indian Affairs Lepup papers relating to the charges against Governor of Oklahoma Frank C. Frantz. He requests Leupp’s help investigating charges concerning Frantz’s conduct as Osage Indian Agent.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. Farley

President Roosevelt thanks Farley for the “long and interesting letter.” He asks if Farley can come to Washington D.C., to review the matter with a representative of the Department of Justice.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Ethan Allen Hitchcock

President Roosevelt was thrilled by Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock’s telegram. While he is disappointed Winston Churchill was not nominated, he counts the narrow loss as a victory of “moral effect.” He has been reviewing the documents regarding the charges against Governor of Oklahoma Territory Frank C. Frantz and comments on the case’s various aspects.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles Patrick Neill

President Roosevelt thanks Commissioner of Labor Neill for his recent report on the enforcement of the eight-hour law, and remarks that he is concerned by some of Neill’s findings. Roosevelt declares that he is “bound to see that this law is absolutely enforced,” and “will go to any requisite length in order to secure its proper enforcement.” He asks Neill to continue to work on the issue, and to draw up several orders to help ensure the law is enforced within governmental departments. Roosevelt also wishes to act against district attorneys who are lax in enforcing the law, and asks for the names of any officials Neill knows of who fall into this category.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Ethan Allen Hitchcock

President Roosevelt sends Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock a statement from agent William E. Jenison concerning charges by an Interior Department official against other government officers. Unless the Interior Department objects, Roosevelt wants the letters returned so he can submit them to the Department of Justice with instructions to collect District Attorney Timothy F. Burke’s statement.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Augustus H. Price

President Roosevelt appreciates Augustus H. Price’s letter. He understands the Department of Justice does not share Commissioner of Internal Revenues John Watson Yerkes’s unfavorable impression of Price’s performance.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick A. Ware

President Roosevelt apologizes to Frederick A. Ware that it may not be possible to appoint him, as New York’s quota of appointments is more than full. He suggests that Ware talk with Robert Bacon about possible consular appointments, or with District Attorney Henry L. Stimson about possible openings in the Department of Justice.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Bacon

President Roosevelt tells Acting Secretary of State Bacon that because the position of Governor of the territory of Arizona is an appointed position, Bacon should direct Territorial Governor Joseph H. Kibbey to make sure the practice is stopped immediately, rather than request it of him. United States Marshals and Collectors should also be instructed to use any extra force necessary to stop the practice. Roosevelt asks Bacon to communicate with the Department of Justice and the Department of the Treasury to make sure this is done.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919