Goddard, F. Norton (Frederick Norton), 1861-1905

F. Norton Goddard forwards correspondence he discovered between his father and a Theodore Roosevelt in 1864. Goddard was curious if this could possibly have been President Roosevelt’s father.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-10

Creator(s)

Goddard, F. Norton (Frederick Norton), 1861-1905

Letter from F. Norton Goddard to Theodore Roosevelt

F. Norton Goddard forwards an item he received that he thinks President Roosevelt may find amusing.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-17

Creator(s)

Goddard, F. Norton (Frederick Norton), 1861-1905

Letter from F. Norton Goddard to Theodore Roosevelt

F. Norton Goddard is upset that his recommended nominee for Postmaster of New York City, Marcus M. Marks, will not be appointed. Goddard blames Senator Thomas Collier Platt for interfering in the appointment. Goddard writes of the “malign influence” Platt exerts. Goddard is worried that his business will suffer because the Jewish American community will hold him responsible for the slight to Marks. Goddard asks that Roosevelt confer with him on other appointments even though he has passed on Marks.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-02

Creator(s)

Goddard, F. Norton (Frederick Norton), 1861-1905

Letter from F. Norton Goddard to Theodore Roosevelt

F. Norton Goddard has heard that Senator Platt may remove his objections to Goddard’s proposed candidate for postmaster. Goddard urges President Roosevelt to appoint Mr. Marks.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-30

Creator(s)

Goddard, F. Norton (Frederick Norton), 1861-1905

Letter from F. Norton Goddard to Theodore Roosevelt

F. Norton Goddard discusses the election results with President Roosevelt. He includes an amusing story he has heard about Roosevelt’s announcement that he would not seek a third term.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-25

Creator(s)

Goddard, F. Norton (Frederick Norton), 1861-1905

Letter from F. Norton Goddard to William Loeb

F. Norton Goddard asks William Loeb to keep his letters to President Roosevelt private. Goddard does not want other officials who might be interested in discussing nominees for postmaster positions to read the reference letters he has mailed to the president.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-17

Creator(s)

Goddard, F. Norton (Frederick Norton), 1861-1905

Letter from F. Norton Goddard to Theodore Roosevelt

Republican Party official F. Norton Goddard continues his campaign for Marcus M. Marks to be appointed postmaster. Goddard has enclosed two more letters of reference, from labor representatives Samuel B. Donnelly and Edward A. Moffatt, as well as a clipping of a newspaper column. Goddard has heard that Governor Odell wants William R. Willcox, a former commissioner of Mayor Seth Low, to be postmaster. Goddard thinks Willcox is a poor choice.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-16

Creator(s)

Goddard, F. Norton (Frederick Norton), 1861-1905

Letter from F. Norton Goddard to Theodore Roosevelt

F. Norton Goddard forwards a letter of reference for Marcus M. Marks, his suggested candidate for postmaster. Goddard has identified a source of negative comments about Marks.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-15

Creator(s)

Goddard, F. Norton (Frederick Norton), 1861-1905

Letter from F. Norton Goddard to Theodore Roosevelt

F. Norton Goddard gives President Roosevelt voting statistics from districts in New York. Goddard is a Republican Party official. He is proud to be recognized by Governor Odell for recent turnout at the polls. Goddard follows up on his recommendations for jobs and positions.