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Charles M. Hoyt was not named Postmaster at Haverhill, Massachusetts, despite support from Congressman Augustus Peabody Gardner. The present postmaster, H. L. Pinkham, has been reappointed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11
Senator Lodge explains a situation reconciling differences of account between “Harry” and Attorney General William H. Moody regarding the Second Battleship Squadron. Moving on to a matter with Augustus Peabody Gardner, which Lodge finds distressing, Lodge explains that he stands by the recommendation of Moody. He believes Roosevelt will carry New York in the upcoming election. Everyone is stressed due to it being the final hours of the campaign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-03
Representative Gardner has received President Roosevelt’s telegram responding to his request to publish a letter from Roosevelt on the matter of the selection of the postmaster at Haverhill, and explains why he cannot go to Nahant or speak to the senators from Massachusetts at this time, as Roosevelt had suggested. He regrets that he was unable to speak with Roosevelt in person, either about the possible appointment of Charles M. Hoyt or his wish to publish Roosevelt’s letter. Gardner apologizes for bothering Roosevelt with the issue. In a handwritten postscript, Gardner notes that he received the telegram reversing Roosevelt’s decision and permitting him to publish the letter. While Gardner appreciates the courtesy, he had already declined to share it with the press, and thinks it is probably better this way.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-31
Representative Gardner protests to President Roosevelt about an upcoming appointment of the postmaster in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Traditionally, Gardner writes, Republican Congressmen have had control of the recommendations of postmasters in their districts, but he is now being asked to give up this privilege in favor of a recommendation by Attorney General William H. Moody. Gardner explains his position and why he would like to nominate Charles M. Hoyt as postmaster in Haverhill rather than continuing the postmastership of Horace Irving Pinkham, who Moody favors.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-13
Following competing claims to the postmastership of Haverhill, Massachusetts, President Roosevelt has settled the issue by reappointing Horace I. Pinkham to the position over Charles M. Hoyt. The issue put Congressman Augustus Peabody Gardner at odds with Attorney General William H. Moody, and the article goes on to explain the controversy and sides of the issue.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-01
Representative Gardner does not have the time to speak to Massachusetts Senators Winthrop Murray Crane or Henry Cabot Lodge due to his traveling and speaking schedule in the last days before the election. Gardner will follow Roosevelt’s judgement and not publish the letter, but he regrets the effects of the case on his reputation. Gardner is sure that Charles M. Hoyt will work for the Republican ticket regardless, and that the only candidacy that will be affected is his own.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-31
President Roosevelt has sided with Attorney General William H. Moody over Congressman Augustus Peabody Gardner regarding the appointment of the postmaster of Haverhill, Massachusetts. Moody favored the reappointment of Horace Irving Pinkham, while Gardner advocated for Charles M. Hoyt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11
President Roosevelt’s decision to extend the term of Horace I. Pinkham as postmaster in Haverhill, Massachusetts, against the recommendation of Representative Augustus Peabody Gardner, who wanted Charles M. Hoyt appointed, is likely to set a precedent in the state. Pinkham’s appointment was insisted upon by Attorney General William H. Moody, who is of Haverhill, and Roosevelt decided a member of the president’s cabinet should have the right to determine the postmaster of their city.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-31