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Arthur William Merrifield understands that President Roosevelt intends to appoint him to some position, and says that while he will accept whatever position Roosevelt feels best, he would like one that pays well. After speaking with Montana representatives, Merrifield believes that the position of U.S. Marshal would suit him best.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-14
A memorandum states that an impartial investigation into James F. Shea, United States Marshal for North Dakota, will show that he is traveling the state attempting to influence the results of county caucuses and conventions at the behest of party boss Alexander McKenzie. The writer of the memorandum believes that the results of the investigation, which should be conducted by an “irreproachable” man, will lead President Roosevelt to remove Shea from office. Shea’s work is “wholly unnecessary,” as North Dakota is “absolutely safe” for Secretary of War William H. Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-29
Following the failure of Grosvenor Porter to be confirmed as marshal of the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the article alleges that Frank H. Hitchcock, aligned with Secretary of War William H. Taft’s bid for the presidential nomination, made a deal with Samuel G. Victor to appoint him as marshal in return for his support of Taft’s campaign. Cassius M. Cade and Pliny L. Soper, Republican national committeemen from Oklahoma, helped engineer the deal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-06
John Grant protests his removal as United States Marshal and portrays President Roosevelt as a tyrant and demagogue.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-14
Two Alabama patronage referees, Joseph O. Thompson and Charles H. Scott, want to replace Deputy Marshal Alfred B. Colquitt with a Republican. Judge Thomas Goode Jones argues against this action and declares that “no officer of his court should be removed because of his politics.” Thompson and Scott plan to see United States Marshal Leander J. Bryan on the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-28
O. V. Lamb, former United States Marshal, compares the difference between television lawmen and reality.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1974-02-19
George B. Cortelyou forwards to Philander C. Knox a letter from Robert Lloyd Smith regarding his desire to be appointed as Chief Clerk of the Marshal’s office in Texas. When a marshal is appointed, President Roosevelt would like the letter brought to his attention.
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1902-03-22
President Roosevelt directs Assistant Attorney General Alford Warriner Cooley to request the resignation of a U.S. Marshal. If the Marshal does not resign, he will be removed.
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1908-06-13
President Roosevelt received the articles William Dudley Foulke sent him and says the statements made by Louis Ludlow are false. Roosevelt comments on his nomination of Samuel G. Victor for the position of marshal in Oklahoma following Senate’s failure to confirm Grosvenor A. Porter. Victor has been strongly recommended to Roosevelt, who has heard that his frequent opponents Senators Joseph Benson Foraker and James A. Hemenway, his frequent opponents, are trying to delay Victor’s nomination. Roosevelt does not know of any charges that would be a discredit to Victor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-14
President Roosevelt appreciated the letter from William E. Johnson, and comments on the rejection of Grosvenor A. Porter as a candidate for the United States Marshal position in Oklahoma. Politicians who are hostile to Roosevelt thought they could antagonize him by rejecting Porter’s nomination, and are now also trying to hold up the nomination of Samuel G. Victor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-12
President Roosevelt sends Senator Clark a letter related to the rejection of Grosvenor A. Porter as United States Marshal for Oklahoma, which Roosevelt thinks expresses the sentiment of the public. He has heard that under the lead of Senators Joseph Benson Foraker and James A. Hemenway there is talk about similarly rejecting Samuel G. Victor, and Roosevelt asks what charges have been made against him.
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1908-03-12
President Roosevelt tells John N. Jackson that he has already put forward a candidate for the marshal position, but that if there is a problem he will look favorably on Jackson’s application. He cannot, however, make any promises.
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1908-03-02
President Roosevelt asks Senator Clark what the objections are to appointing Grosvenor A. Porter as Marshal of the Eastern District of Oklahoma, as he is sure they cannot be justified. Roosevelt knows Porter personally.
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1908-02-11
President Roosevelt tells David M. Goodrich that he has directed that Henry K. Love be given the next vacancy in the marshalship. Roosevelt asks if there is any Senator who would sponsor him, and says that if there is not, then he may have to give Love a recess appointment.
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1908-01-24
President Roosevelt sends Attorney General Moody a memorandum he received from Collector of Customs in Alaska David Henry Jarvis regarding a chapter of Charles Robert Eustace Radclyffe’s book, Big Game Shooting in Alaska. He asks Moody to have Marshal George G. Perry make a full report of the matter. Roosevelt believes the deputy marshal in question should be removed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-05
President Roosevelt was pleased to nominate James E. B. Stuart to the United States Marshals Service, and does not think there will be any difficulty having him confirmed. In a handwritten postscript, he asks Stuart to speak with Chairman of the Republican National Committee George B. Cortelyou before removing the present deputy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-27
President Roosevelt has heard many complaints about United States Marshal William Henkel and suggests to Senator Platt that Ferdinand Eidman, or another “first class Jew,” be transferred to the marshalship and Charles William Anderson be put in Eidman’s place.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-22
President Roosevelt tells Attorney General Moody that he believes it would be a wise idea to appoint Henry K. Love as a United States Marshal because he is a “first-class man.” In a handwritten addition, Roosevelt says, “He is a rough rider, alas—but then he is also a distant cousin of John Hay!”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-17
Judge Edward Kent believes that the charges against Marshal Dewey Crossman Bailey of Colorado are without merit. President Roosevelt has a high opinion of Kent and would like to take Kent’s opinion into consideration.
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1903-07-14
President Roosevelt inquires about the Marshalship in Montana. Governor Hunt favors Lloyd.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-02