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Van Fleet, William C. (William Cary), 1852-1923

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Mark Sullivan

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 James D. Phelan

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James D. Phelan

President Roosevelt can testify in support of William C. Van Fleet. At the Republican National Convention in 1904, rival Edward Harriman’s men attempted to gain control of the Republican delegation from California, and Van Fleet was one of the men who stopped them. Because of this, Roosevelt is interested in what is happening in San Francisco.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

President Roosevelt writes to Attorney General Bonaparte, agreeing with his conclusions. Roosevelt mentions that he has given recess appointments previously for federal judgeships. He felt that there was not enough time to give serious consideration to the positions in California, southern Ohio, Idaho and northern Alabama before Congress adjourned. He mentions potential candidates for several of the judgeships.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919