Henkel, William, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Cornelius Newton Bliss

President Roosevelt thanks Cornelius Newton Bliss for the letters sharing his views on politicians to be appointed or reappointed to positions in New York. Roosevelt feels that Bliss is right about Internal Revenue Collector Charles H. Treat and United States Marshal William Henkel. He asks Bliss to tell Henkel, however, that he must work with F. Norton Goddard, and not against him. Roosevelt has not made up his mind about Wilbur Fisk Wakeman yet.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-09

Letter from George B. Cortelyou to F. Norton Goddard

George B. Cortelyou advises that if there are problems with United States Marshal William Henkel’s reappointment, President Roosevelt would like to show F. Norton Goddard’s letter to Robert C. Morris.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-17

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Bat Masterson

President Roosevelt tells Bat Masterson that it is his understanding that Marshal William Henkel is going to be reappointed. As far as Masterson’s question about New Mexico, Roosevelt is not sure when the term of the incumbent expires, and does not know how New Mexico would feel about having an outsider appointed.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-07-15

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt has heard many complaints about United States Marshal William Henkel and suggests to Senator Platt that Ferdinand Eidman, or another “first class Jew,” be transferred to the marshalship and Charles William Anderson be put in Eidman’s place.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-22

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to F. Norton Goddard

President Roosevelt met with Senator Platt and he agreed that U.S. Marshal William Henkel and Collector of Internal Revenue Ferdinand Eidman should support F. Norton Goddard. Roosevelt will also write to Nevada N. Stranahan along the lines suggested by Goddard.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-09

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to F. Norton Goddard

President Roosevelt requests a letter from F. Norton Goddard so that he may have all the information about candidates for an appointment. In a post script, Roosevelt summarizes his understanding of the case regarding William Henkel, who is being considered for reappointment as a United States marshal.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-02

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to W. S. Rainsford

President Roosevelt explains that United States Marshal William Henkel has had a great deal of support from both Republican and Democratic judges, so he feels inclined to reappoint him. Roosevelt understands that Reverend Rainsford and others do not see Henkel as a good political leader, but that is not sufficient reason to prevent Henkel’s reappointment. Roosevelt asks if it would do any good to have Henkel speak personally with Rainsford and Herbert Parsons.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Benjamin B. Odell

Based on the number of personal letters of endorsement President Roosevelt has received, he does not feel justified in refusing to reappoint U.S. Marshal William Henkel. Roosevelt hopes Governor Odell will continue the effort of securing James Russell Parsons, secretary of the Board of Regents, a higher salary.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-17

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Benjamin B. Odell

William Henkel has better endorsements to be re-appointed as a U.S. marshal than anyone else currently in the position. President Roosevelt looks forward to discussing the marshal appointment with Governor Odell soon.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-03

Letter to Ervin Wardman

The unknown author warns that several Republican district leaders in Manhattan and Brooklyn, New York, have made arrangements with Patrick Henry McCarren and Mr. Murphy. He suggests putting “the fear of God” in these leaders.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-19

Memorandum of facts: Chinese Inspector Izard & Jenkins

Inspector Ralph Izard attempted to pay U.S. Marshal William Henkel $500 to arrest 27 Chinese immigrants without a warrant. Izard attempted to deceive the U.S. District Attorney on the same count. Izard and Inspector Jenkins swore false warrants under the name John Doe. Jenkins and Chinese interpreter Moy Gop Jung admitted that no investigation had been done to secure the warrants and that all statements made were untrue. Izard and Jenkins have caused great expense to the U.S. government because of their actions. Izard has been falsifying travel expense accounts, stating he has been in various places, when in fact he was in Boston.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-20

Letter from Ferdinand Eidman to Theodore Roosevelt

Ferdinand Eidman met with F. Norton Goddard and U.S. Marshal William Henkel to discuss a vacancy in his office. Eidman assured Goddard that the first vacancy would be filled with Goddard’s recommendation. Henkel has recommended James J. Kennedy to Attorney General Knox for appointment to a position in Henkel’s office.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-20

Letter from F. Norton Goddard to Theodore Roosevelt

F. Norton Goddard believes that he is being mistreated by Robert C. Morris and hopes that President Roosevelt can express his dissatisfaction with the situation to Morris. He also believes that Henry W. Taft’s letter to William Henkel was improper. Goddard offers several suggestions regarding New York appointments that he believes will strengthen his political position.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-08

Letter from Henry W. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Henry W. Taft recommends William Henkel for reappointment as United States Marshal.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-31

Letter from Herbert Parsons to Theodore Roosevelt

Herbert Parsons clears up a misunderstanding regarding U.S. Marshal William Henkel’s loyalty to Parsons during his previous Congressional campaign.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-30

Letter from Herbert Parsons to F. Norton Goddard

Herbert Parsons encloses a letter he is sending to President Roosevelt regarding the reappointment of William Henkel as United States Marshal.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-30

Letter from F. Norton Goddard to Theodore Roosevelt

F. Norton Goddard opposes the reappointment of William Henkel as United States Marshal for the Southern District of New York.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-30

Letter from Benjamin B. Odell to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Odell hopes to avoid tension between President Roosevelt and F. Norton Goddard over the Henkel decision. Odell and his daughter have been sick and he congratulates President Roosevelt on selecting Henry C. Payne as Postmaster General.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-20

Letter from Benjamin B. Odell to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Odell reports that F. Norton Goddard is anxious about the appointment of a successor for U.S. Marshal William Henkel. Odell hopes to meet with President Roosevelt to discuss the matter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-25

Letter from Cornelius Newton Bliss to Theodore Roosevelt

Cornelius Newton Bliss has understood from Senator Platt that United States Marshal William Henkeli and Internal Revenue Service Collector Charles H. Treat may be retained in office by President Roosevelt. Bliss asserts that if merit is to be considered, the men deserve re-appointment.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-08