Egan, Maurice Francis, 1852-1924

Letter from Maurice Francis Egan to Theodore Roosevelt

At President Roosevelt’s request, Minister to Denmark Egan visited Vigo Peterson, a former sailor on the Mayflower, in the hospital. Peterson is in good spirits, although he will be crippled for life. Egan discusses the political situation in Denmark and Norway, where democratic ideas are gaining ground. However, socialism is also gaining ground in Norway. Egan also takes note of the social conditions, and has spoken with religious leaders about issues like suicide and illegitimate births.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-16

Letter from Maurice Francis Egan to Theodore Roosevelt

Maurice Francis Egan is delighted by President Roosevelt’s response. Egan has always been a fan of John Boyle’s work because he “does not mistake virility for brutality.” The John Barry commission was to be decided by a contest, and therefore, the statuette should not have been sent to Roosevelt. Boyle has insisted that if Roosevelt will not accept the statuette he sent to him, then he will not sell it. Egan will hold onto it and if Roosevelt wants to buy it later, he may.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-06-09

Letter from Maurice Francis Egan to Theodore Roosevelt

Maurice Francis Egan writes to President Roosevelt regarding the competition to produce a bronze sculpture of Commodore John Barry. John Boyle has sent Roosevelt a bronze model already and is attempting to sway the competition in his favor.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-06-07

Letter from Maurice Francis Egan to Theodore Roosevelt

Minister Egan thanks President Roosevelt for appointing him Minister to Denmark. He is delighted by the news and is glad that everyone speaks of Roosevelt so kindly. Wittily, Egan is divided between feelings of gratitude and regret because of how many people are excited about him leaving the country.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-22

Letter from Maurice Francis Egan to Theodore Roosevelt

Maurice France Egan writes to President Roosevelt regarding his thoughts on the Bellamy Storer / “Dear Maria” scandal. Egan shares that he and many others feel sympathy for Archbishop John Ireland after the recent controversy.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-10

Letter from Maurice Francis Egan to Theodore Roosevelt

Maurice Francis Egan writes to President Roosevelt that he has heard that only James Fenimore Cooper and James B. Connolly can write about the sea with disparaging remarks about Captains Courageous and The Sea Wolf.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-20

Letter from Maurice Francis Egan to Theodore Roosevelt

Maurice Francis Egan compliments Theodore Roosevelt on his tremendously vivid article and suggests a volume of national literary sagas.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-05-24

Letter from Maurice Francis Egan to Theodore Roosevelt

Maurice Francis Egan thanks President Roosevelt for the letters he sent and hopes that he made judicious use of them. Egan notes his respect for those in New York City who share his religious faith but also believes that the most zealous “drive us on the rocks of sectarianism.” Egan calls the president’s attention to Senator John M. Gearin of Oregon, a Democrat who counts himself among Roosevelt’s supporters, and closes by mentioning a recent piece by Havelock Ellis that may interest Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-02-24

Letter from Maurice Francis Egan to Theodore Roosevelt

Maurice Francis Egan thanks President Roosevelt for his condolences on the death of his mother, Margaret Egan. Egan shares fond memories of his mother and uncle.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-17

Letter from Maurice Francis Egan to Theodore Roosevelt

Maurice Francis Egan writes to President Roosevelt to present a letter Egan received from Archbishop Messmer of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-02-12

Letter from Maurice Francis Egan to Theodore Roosevelt

Maurice Francis Egan encloses a piece from the editor of The Sun in Syracuse, New York, which he deems a “very important Catholic paper.” He will hold off on publishing President Roosevelt’s letters until Roosevelt gives him permission.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-02-07

Letter from Maurice Francis Egan to Theodore Roosevelt

Maurice Francis Egan writes to President Roosevelt regarding a proposal to the Senate that Roosevelt should be aware of in the future.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-02-05

Letter from Maurice Francis Egan to Theodore Roosevelt

Maurice Francis Egan writes to President Roosevelt to discuss his pleasure over the peace treaty between Japan and Russia. Egan also discusses alcoholism on Native American reservations and sends a photograph of a bobcat for Ted Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-06

Letter from Maurice Francis Egan to Theodore Roosevelt

Maurice Francis Egan sends a sonnet that he wrote for the late Secretary of State, John Hay. The sonnet was printed in the July 9, 1905, Washington Post.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-09

Letter from Maurice Francis Egan to Theodore Roosevelt

Maurice Francis Egan tells President Roosevelt about an article Egan wrote titled “Theodore Roosevelt as a Man of Letters” and its public reception.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-10

Letter from Maurice Francis Egan to Theodore Roosevelt

Maurice Francis Egan sends President Roosevelt a corrected proof of an article, and believes that the statement will be very effective.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-16

Letter from Maurice Francis Egan to Theodore Roosevelt

Maurice Francis Egan remarks to president Roosevelt on a number of topics, and believes that human nature, “which, after all, is not so agreeable as Rousseau and Burke would have us believe,” is at the heart of some trouble in New York. Egan also writes about a situation involving Catholics, including a gentleman from Philadelphia who recently was received by Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-14

Letter from Maurice Francis Egan to John J. O’Rourke

Maurice Francis Egan explains to John J. O’Rourke how the committee has been abandoned, but President Roosevelt is very happy that O’Rourke is involved.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-12

Letter from Maurice Francis Egan to Theodore Roosevelt

Maurice Francis Egan encloses an article criticizing President Roosevelt’s administration for the placement of Catholic Filipinos in non-Catholic educational settings and homes in the United States. Egan notes that the item is not in good taste, but he sends it to Roosevelt to illustrate public sentiment.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-11

Letter from Maurice Francis Egan to Theodore Roosevelt

Maurice Egan tells President Roosevelt that Roosevelt’s nomination acceptance letter has been well received in Milwaukee and Chicago. Egan will soon visit Roosevelt in Washington, D.C.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-30