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F. Norton Goddard informs President Roosevelt about various opinions on the tariff, the beef trust and anthracite coal trust, and on the adoption of the party platform at the Republican National Convention. Goddard also discusses Seth Low seeking a diplomatic appointment and tells Roosevelt that he would support Elihu Root in a bid for New York governor.
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1904-06-27
F. Norton Goddard encloses correspondence from Senator Platt, as well as a letter between Platt and Postmaster Van Cott. Goddard suggests to President Roosevelt that the letters may not be sufficient to remove Postmaster Van Cott from office. However, after Roosevelt receives the letters he may be more motivated than ever to remove Van Cott.
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1904-05-23
F. Norton Goddard recommends transferring Nevada N. Stranahan, collector of the Port of New York, into the postmaster position.
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1904-05-06
F. Norton Goddard assures President Roosevelt that there was no conflict of opinion regarding the decision not to nominate a candidate in the New York 12th Congressional District. Goddard knows Roosevelt did not want to interfere in the matter, and reassures him that his opinion was not a factor in declining to nominate a candidate at this time.
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1904-02-05
F. Norton Goddard discusses the politics concerning New York Governor Benjamin Odell’s offer to appoint him as New York State committeeman.
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1904-04-13
F. Norton Goddard tells Governor Odell he was upset that he was not elected as State Committeeman from the 12th District.
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1904-04-14
F. Norton Goddard encloses a newspaper clipping with information that Goddard wants to recommend to Theodore Roosevelt when they meet.
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1904-04-14
F. Norton Goddard urges Theodore Roosevelt to remove Cornelius Van Cott from his position as postmaster of New York City due to his corrupt practices. Goddard states the Republican Party’s poor image is spreading throughout the country.
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1904-03-02
F. Norton Goddard submits an early application for his friend, Joseph Watkinson, to a position that may be opening in the Treasury Department. Goddard has heard that Edward Townsend is receiving a large inheritance and may no longer wish to retain his position.
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1904-03-02
F. Norton Goddard analyzes the congressional election from New York’s 12th District which was won by William Bourke Cockran. Goddard believes the outcome justifies not nominating a Republican candidate in the district. The distribution of votes indicate voter fraud that must have been supported by Republican election inspectors. Goddard warns that the results from any state are questionable if Republicans participate in fraud.
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1904-02-24
James Callahan has received an appointment from Collector Ferdinand Eidman after F. Norton Goddard’s recommendation. Goddard requests President Roosevelt’s help “in the matter of the Cashier of the Custom House.”
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1902-01-24
F. Norton Goddard writes to President Roosevelt about the potential appointment of Secretary Woodruff to the position of Postmaster General. Goddard notes that there are “three or four Post Office favors that need doing” quickly in his district and he hopes that the Postmaster General appointee will be open to discussing them with him. Goddard also expresses his opinion that feeling against Lieutenant Governor Higgins’ candidacy is waning.
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1904-10-07
F. Norton Goddard writes to President Roosevelt to inform him that Goddard had read in the Sun that Charlie Murray will be appointed Postmaster General. Goddard notes that while this might not be true, he opposes the appointment and would like Roosevelt to consult him for the Republican Party opinion on appointments.
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1904-09-28
F. Norton Goddard declines an invitation sent by William Loeb to have lunch with President Roosevelt and the Committee of the National Republican League. Goddard explains he has conflicting with Alice S. Winthrop Goddard and hi board.
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1903-11-27
F. Norton Goddard writes in receipt of letters sent by William Loeb, in which President Roosevelt expresses concern that he may be linked to a statement made by Goddard against Senator Platt.
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1903-11-20
F. Norton Goddard discusses Seth Low’s defeat in the New York election, campaign strategy for the Republican Party, and encloses a letter from Wilbur Fisk Wakeman. Goddard wishes to publish a statement regarding the campaign mismanagement, Low’s campaign manager, Counsel Clarke, and the Citizens’ Union. Goddard suggests meeting over Thanksgiving when President Roosevelt returns to Oyster Bay.
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1903-11-06
F. Norton Goddard would like to have Robert C. Morris removed from his position as president of the Republican county committee. If this can be accomplished, Goddard would like to speak with President Roosevelt regarding Morris’s successor.
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1903-02-04
F. Norton Goddard thanks George B. Cortelyou and the State Department for their help regarding Mr. Sefferian and the Turkish legation. In a handwritten note, Goddard adds that he and his wife welcomed a baby girl on January 15 and requests that Cortelyou inform President Roosevelt.
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1903-01-21
F. Norton Goddard discusses a variety of political maneuverings in New York and his views on them.
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1903-01-14
F. Norton Goddard is concerned about a controversy in New York’s 25th Assembly District and provides his opinion on several leading New York Republicans. He complains that there was a conspiracy on the part of Henry Birrell to take over as Leader of the 25th District. Goddard also gives a negative opinion of Senator Platt and points out that while he thinks that Governor Odell is a likable person, he does not include him in any important information. He complains that Mayor Low is a drag on the idea that the Republicans are the party of good government and threatens to run a third-party campaign if Low runs again.
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1902-12-24