Letter from Albion W. Tourgee to Theodore Roosevelt
Consul Tourgee commends President Roosevelt for hosting and dining with Booker T. Washington at the White House. He no longer believes Christianity and education can solve the problems of racism. Tourgee recounts an incident with Roosevelt in which Roosevelt stated he would never appoint an African American as a judge. He praises Roosevelt for his change of heart regarding African Americans.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-21