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President Roosevelt discusses his reasons for changing his mind about appointing Edward W. Timberlake for judgeship. All things considered, his first choice is H. F. Seawell, second is T. T. Hicks, and Timberlake is third.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-22
President-elect Taft acknowledges Alford Warriner Cooley’s recommendation of Harry Skinner for judgeship in North Carolina. Taft notes that President Roosevelt will likely appoint Skinner, but will consider the matter if it should come to him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-18
President-elect Taft encloses a letter from Assistant Attorney General Alford Warriner Cooley recommending Harry Skinner for judgeship in the Eastern District of North Carolina.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-20