Memorandum from Charles A. Conrard to Robert J. Wynne
Subject(s): Breazeale, Phanor, 1858-1934, Breda, Jean E. (Jean Emile), 1858-1937, Ford, Benjamin F., 1870-1942, Louisiana--Natchitoches Parish, Postmasters--Selection and appointment, Suddath, Edwina Cecilia Blanchard, 1848-1947
Click on image to zoom in
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
Creator(s)
Conrard, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1866-1918
Recipient
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
4
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Memorandum from Charles A. Conrard to Robert J. Wynne. [October 24, 1904]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o47380. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Conrard, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1866-1918. Memorandum from Charles A. Conrard to Robert J. Wynne. [24 Oct. 1904]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 27, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o47380.
APA:
Conrard, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1866-1918., [1904, October 24]. Memorandum from Charles A. Conrard to Robert J. Wynne.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o47380.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 27, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
