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President Roosevelt requests Wyndham Robertson Meredith’s opinion on Mr. Gillespie and Henry C. McDowell, potential appointees to a Virginia judgeship.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-08
President Roosevelt asks Attorney General Knox to look at the recommendations for possible appointees to a Virginia judgeship. He then weighs the merits of Henry C. McDowell and Judge Lewis for the position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-07
John S. Wise would like to know if President Roosevelt has decided who will be appointed to the vacant judgeship in the Western District of Virginia. The news reported Roosevelt planned to ask Henry C. McDowell, but then contradicted that statement. Wise will support Roosevelt’s decision whether he agrees with it or not.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-19
John Fox Jr. does not believe that Judge Wood of Bristol, Tennessee, is suited to succeed John Paul as judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia. Fox recommends the appointment of Henry C. McDowell.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-03