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Belford, John L., 1861-1951
Letter from John L. Belford to Theodore Roosevelt
Letter from John L. Belford to Theodore Roosevelt
Letter from John L. Belford to Theodore Roosevelt
John L. Belford informs Theodore Roosevelt the enclosed document will be printed today and that it is likely to annoy people, especially some people from Boston.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-06-03
Letter from John L. Belford to Theodore Roosevelt
John L. Belford has just received Theodore Roosevelt’s note, and shares the details of the Governor of Maryland’s civic celebration in June. President Taft has promised to attend, but the organizers are eager for Roosevelt’s presence.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-05-20
Letter from John L. Belford to Theodore Roosevelt
John L. Belford invites Theodore Roosevelt to the jubilee of Cardinal Gibbons in Baltimore, Maryland in June.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-05-18
Letter from John L. Belford to Theodore Roosevelt
Father Belford sends Theodore Roosevelt several books, with his compliments, and asks him to return another volume that he had borrowed from him. Belford invites Roosevelt to have dinner with some “practical men” which he is sure will give him much to think about.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1910-12-01
Letter from John L. Belford to Theodore Roosevelt
Letter from John L. Belford to Francis C. Travers
Father Belford states that he would be delighted to help elect the President but does not feel it will be necessary.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-09-02
Letter from John L. Belford to Theodore Roosevelt
Father Belford requests President Roosevelt’s attendance at the National Convention of the Catholic Federation in California. He encourages Roosevelt by saying that his attendance would be a wonderful opportunity for him to tell what the administration is up to and also for the Federation to show its appreciation for him and all that he stands for.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-07-08
Letter from John L. Belford to William Loeb
Father Belford tells William Loeb that he will go out to Oyster Bay on Tuesday to meet with President Roosevelt if that is convenient.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-07-10
Letter from John L Belford to Theodore Roosevelt
Bishop Charles Edward McDonnell has noted to Father Belford that T. St. John Gaffney is in Rome, advocating for Archbishop John Ireland to be named a Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. In his campaign, Gaffney claims President Roosevelt’s support of his efforts. Belford thought Roosevelt should be aware of Gaffney’s claiming to speak for him.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-06-16
Letter from John L. Belford to William Loeb
Father Belford requests that the enclosed document reach the president and not be read by anyone but him and William Loeb.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-06-18