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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1900-12-27
Philbin, Eugene A. (Eugene Ambrose), 1857-1920
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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1900-12-26
Philbin, Eugene A. (Eugene Ambrose), 1857-1920
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
English
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1900-12-24
Philbin, Eugene A. (Eugene Ambrose), 1857-1920
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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Eugene A. Philbin hopes Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s accident is not serious and shares heartfelt sympathy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-03
Eugene A. Philbin asks Benjamin F. Barnes to confirm the details of his upcoming meeting with President Roosevelt on November 16.
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1904-12-14
Eugene A. Philbin, on behalf of Monsignor Agius, requests a meeting with President Roosevelt before Agius leaves for the Philippines. Philbin is satisfied he has proved that the Roosevelt administration cannot solve land disputes with the Catholic Church via executive order, rather than legislative processes, and recommends Minahan be appointed as a judge.
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1904-12-12
Eugene A. Philbin praises President Roosevelt on his handling of a meeting with Monsignor Ambrose Agius. Agius will soon be serving in the Philippines. Philbin writes that Roosevelt can mask a cross-examination as a friendly interview. Philbin has met with Arizona’s Governor Alexander O. Brodie and discussed the custody case involving the wards of the New York Foundling Hospital.
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1904-12-03
Eugene A. Philbin writes to President Roosevelt that he has met with Monsignor Ambrose Agius. They discussed a pending decision on the Catholic Church’s ownership claims to land in the Philippines. Philbin is very impressed by Agius. As his earlier suggestion for a justice opening in the Philippines was rejected by Secretary of War Taft, Philbin will submit a new recommendation.
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1904-11-28
Eugene A. Philbin recommends John Hefferman as a candidate for judge in the Philippines.
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1904-11-15
Eugene A. Philbin, president of the Parks and Playgrounds Association of New York, informs Theodore Roosevelt of an upcoming conference meant to bring together individuals and organizations interested in the recreation movement to determine a policy for New York City. They would appreciate his presence at this meeting, “in order that this very important matter may be given thorough consideration and a plan of action devised.”
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1911-03-03
Eugene A. Philbin showed President Roosevelt’s letter to Archbishop John M. Farley, who agrees with Roosevelt’s reasons for not sending a congratulatory message to Pope Pius X. Philbin also comments on an open letter to Roosevelt from some Protestant clergymen, in which the writers do not seem to understand the relationship between Catholics and the Pope. The relationship is a purely spiritual one. Catholics believe that Church and State should be separate, and would not allow their religious beliefs dictate their actions in public life.
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1908-11-16
Eugene A. Philbin spoke with Archbishop John M. Farley, who suggested that President Roosevelt might send Pope Pius X a message on the occasion of the jubilee marking fifty years since he became a priest. The gesture would be appreciated not just in Rome, but by Catholics in the United States. Philbin hopes to visit when he is in Washington next Wednesday.
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1908-11-13
Eugene A. Philbin informs President Roosevelt that the concerns Father Bernard Stephen Rawlinson expressed to Secretary of War William H. Taft about Bishop Thomas Augustine Hendrick may not be sincere. It is easier to say agreeable things to authorities and complain to people who are not in authority. The complaints seem to center around the policies being pursued rather than any specific wrong done by Hendrick. Philbin believes that if Rawlinson were truly concerned about Hendrick’s attitude, he would submit the matter to someone in the church, rather than to Taft.
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1908-03-17
Eugene A. Philbin encloses a newspaper clipping describing his son’s work in a recent football game. Philbin believes that the qualities he displayed in the game make him a good citizen.
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1907-11-05
Eugene A. Philbin showed Archbishop John M. Farley Roosevelt’s letter to Bellamy Storer dated December 11, 1905. Farley was pleased with the respect shown to the Catholic Church. Monsignor John Edwards, already an admirer of Roosevelt, was also pleased with the letter. Neither man holds ill will against Archbishop John Ireland. Philbin believes that church and state must be kept apart. Any reciprocal relationship between the two would be “intolerable.” Philbin is glad that Storer brought this problem to light and created a new standard for public life. Storer had used President Roosevelt’s name and his own diplomatic position in trying to get Ireland named a Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, which led to Storer’s dismissal.
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1906-04-08
Eugene A. Philbin acknowledges receipt of President Roosevelt’s letter with information on the “Storer incident.” Philbin writes that he will be able to communicate with Roosevelt more on the incident in the future and believes that its solution will be agreeable to Roosevelt’s stance.
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1906-04-06
Eugene A. Philbin writes on behalf of Cabot Ward, who applied for a position in the Puerto Rican government. Philbin believes that the appointment of Ward would be very satisfactory to the Catholic Church and that Ward is an experienced lawyer.
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1905-12-05
Eugene A. Philbin writes that the article in the New York Herald reporting friction between the hierarchy and the officials in the Philippines is false. Philbin also heard that William H. Taft was well received during his visit.
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1905-11-04
Eugene A. Philbin would like to meet with President Roosevelt to discuss the New York City post office strike. Philbin has already met with Postmaster William R. Willcox who he says is “abundantly able to take care of the situation.” However, Willcox suggested that if Philbin were able to meet Roosevelt he should discuss the matter with him.
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1905-09-23
Eugene A. Philbin writes to William Loeb to clarify his earlier letter and request that President Roosevelt speak at an upcoming Knights of Columbus celebration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-22