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Letter from Thomas Goode Jones to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Thomas Goode Jones to Theodore Roosevelt

Judge Jones regrets that his disagreement with the referees concerning the removal of Deputy Marshal Colquitt has been put into print. Jones argues that the court must be “absolutely non-partisan in the administration of justice.” Since Jones does not believe that “propriety requires a Judge to keep his mouth shut when his friends are libeled,” he is willing to disprove certain statements if this incident is used “for campaign purposes elsewhere.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-08

Creator(s)

Jones, Thomas Goode, 1844-1914

Letter from Arthur William Merrifield to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Arthur William Merrifield to Theodore Roosevelt

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-14

Creator(s)

Merrifield, Arthur William, 1855-1929

Memorandum on James F. Shea

Memorandum on James F. Shea

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-29

Creator(s)

Unknown

Oklahoma incident amazes

Oklahoma incident amazes

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-06

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Walter H. Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Walter H. Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt

Marshal Johnson reports that while there was some disorder at the Georgia Republican State Convention, it was not as bad as was represented. Johnson was more disturbed by the “large number of ignorant and impecunious delegates.” Johnson states most of the delegates were people of color. Johnson found the conditions at the convention unpleasant but worked to ensure that the delegates were instructed for President Roosevelt. Johnson expects Roosevelt’s nomination and election.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-26

Creator(s)

Johnson, Walter H., 1848-

Letter from Edgar S. Wilson to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Edgar S. Wilson to Theodore Roosevelt

Edgar S. Wilson encloses resolutions passed by Mississippi Republicans. Wilson encourages President Roosevelt to promptly appoint James A. Toler as marshal of Mississippi’s northern district. Toler’s appointment will provide a good official, help control the state convention, and preempt Marshal Buchanan’s trip to Washington, D.C., in order to conspire to keep his position.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-03

Creator(s)

Wilson, Edgar S., 1858-1935

Letter from Henry C. Payne to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Henry C. Payne to Theodore Roosevelt

Postmaster General Payne is concerned about the appointment of a U.S. Marshal to the Northern District of Texas. Payne believes the reappointment of George H. Green will create factional strife and urges President Roosevelt to wait to take action until Robert Bradley Hawley, Republican national committeeman from Texas, can speak with him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-16

Creator(s)

Payne, Henry C. (Henry Clay), 1843-1904

Letter from James Sullivan Clarkson to William Loeb

Letter from James Sullivan Clarkson to William Loeb

James Sullivan Clarkson has a positive view of Thomas F. McGourin and believes that he should retain his position as a U.S. Marshall in Florida. McGourin is a loyal Republican, which is a rare phenomenon in Florida and the South. John Eagan should be left in his position as U.S. Attorney, and Northrup should be given the post office.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-12

Creator(s)

Clarkson, James Sullivan, 1842-1918

Letter from Philander C. Knox to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Philander C. Knox to Theodore Roosevelt

Attorney General Knox has reviewed the case of U.S. Marshal John Grant, who has admitted to accepting money from the American National Bank of Beaumont, Texas, supposedly as a reimbursement of expenses, although Grant cannot remember or itemize his specific expenses. Knox encourages the removal of Grant for breaking, if not the letter, at least the spirit of the law against federal officials taking money for procuring government positions or licenses for others.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-30

Creator(s)

Knox, Philander C. (Philander Chase), 1853-1921