Wright, Albert P.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1900-12-15

Creator(s)

Wright, Albert P.

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Albert P. Wright writes to President Roosevelt upon hearing that someone told Roosevelt he had a drinking problem, which Wright states he does not. Wright discusses the difficulties in the Philippines, especially in regard to conflict between Filipinos and Americans. He openly divulges his antipathy for the Filipinos on the island.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-15

Albert P. Wright, the chief minerals collector in the Philippines for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in 1904, asks Theodore Roosevelt to write a note mentioning that he will see him during the Exposition. Wright intends to show the note to his boss, Dr. Niederling. Wright adds that U.S. troops in the Philippines are “acting the part of good citizens.” He mentions Roosevelt’s success in settling the Anthracite Coal Strike.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-08

R. C. Day and Harry W. Nash of the Philippine Association of Rough Riders have recently passed away. Albert P. Wright reiterates that the Rough Riders of the Philippines continue to support President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-08-18