Conrard, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1866-1918

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-07

Creator(s)

Conrard, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1866-1918

Recipient

Cortelyou, George B. (George Bruce), 1862-1940

A complex case regarding the appointment of a postmaster in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Benjamin F. Ford was recommended but failed confirmation. Johnson was recommended by Clarke and Williams, but political condemnation by US Representative from Louisiana Phanor Breazeale caused the withdrawal of that recommendation. Edwina C. Suddath, who had previously served in the position was recommended, but withdrew from the running, leading to the nomination of Ford. Rep. Breazeale objects to his appointment, and claims many of his constituents do as well. It is claimed that both Ford and Johnson are unacceptable due to their “relations” with “colored women.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-24

The commission of Albany, Georgia postmaster Benjamin F. Brimberry has expired and he is up for reappointment, but is charged by his enemies with involvement in a case of adultery. Brimberry is said to have written love letters for an illiterate Black man, Fred Crapps, to a married woman, Lucy Vandergrift. Brimberry did write the letters, but knew neither party and did not know Vandergrift was married. Brimberry’s friends and colleagues praise him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-26

Assistant Secretary to the President Benjamin F. Barnes has asked that papers be sent to President Roosevelt regarding the case of a postmaster in Georgia. C. I. Robinson was recommended for reappointment when his commission expired, but a competitor, James R. Webster, was also nominated. Webster, however, was said to have cheated on his wife and to be an alcoholic, so Robinson was reappointed.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-24

Acting Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Conrard informs Postmaster General Wynne that a petition has been received and transmitted to Division Headquarters. An order has been issued to investigate the issue immediately. Referring to another matter, Conrard informs Wynne that it falls under the jurisdiction of the Second Assistant Postmaster General, and that he does not have any information on the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-24

Acting Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Conrard informs Postmaster General Wynne that while an initial request for a leave of absence by Edmund Rothschild, a letter carrier in New York, was denied, further developments have led to a reversal of this decision, and a letter has been written granting his request.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-24

Acting Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Conrard reports to Postmaster General Payne that all materials concerning leases and rents of post office premises were furnished by the U.S. Postmaster General’s office to Representative Overstreet, chairman of the Congressional Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-14