Ward, Henry G. (Henry Galbraith), 1851-1933

President Roosevelt does not suspect Judge Bartlett of working against him. Roosevelt is concerned that New York judges interpret the law in ways that limit social and industrial reform. He has always liked Bartlett, but wonders if he believes in interpreting the Constitution so that it might help help bring justice to the common people. Roosevelt understands that many other Republicans do not agree with him, but wants to give Bartlett an idea of how he believes a judge should approach the law.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-10-02

President Roosevelt agrees with Senator Platt in regretting Judge Wallace’s retirement. However, Roosevelt believes that Henry G. Ward will be an excellent replacement.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-22

President Roosevelt responds to a letter from Henry L. Sprague, explaining that he decided to appoint a circuit judge outright instead of promoting one of the district judges. Sprague’s opponents made statements against him being appointed. However, Roosevelt would not have considered their opinions without reviewing them with Sprague, if he had been able to consider him.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-23

President Roosevelt tells Henry W. Taft that they should act on the United States Second Circuit Court judgeship soon. He does not think it is worth trying to work with Senator Thomas Collier Platt and wonders if they should solicit Senator Chauncey M. Depew’s support instead. They should nominate Henry G. Ward.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-15

President Roosevelt appreciates Alice Lee’s letter and agrees with her that Judge Learned Hand is a good candidate. However, he plans to appoint Judge Henry G. Ward to the Second Circuit Court.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-17

President Roosevelt agrees with the recommendations from Senator Depew and Senator Platt to nominate Henry G. Ward as circuit court judge for the second circuit.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-22

President Roosevelt wishes he could have seen Senator Platt before Platt left on vacation, as he would have liked to discuss the question of the New York judgeship with him. Roosevelt does not believe Robert C. Morris fits the requirements of the position, but is reluctant to appoint Charles M. Hough because of his ties with the Pennsylvania Railroad. Roosevelt comments on some other candidates as well, and guesses that he will be able to write to Platt on the matter more definitively in a couple days.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-06-02

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-07

Creator(s)

Stimson, Henry L. (Henry Lewis), 1867-1950

Recipient

Root, Elihu, 1845-1937