Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Paul F. Dehnel
Subject(s): Anti-Catholicism, Christianity and other religions, Freedom of religion--U.S. states, Nominations for office--U.S. states, Political corruption--Public opinion, Religions--Relations--Societies, etc., Republican National Convention, Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930, Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
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Theodore Roosevelt writes a private letter to Paul F. Dehnel. He responds to allegations that members of the Catholic hierarchy prevented Roosevelt from receiving the Republican nomination by supporting either William H. Taft or Woodrow Wilson. Roosevelt asserts his support for religious freedom for all American citizens, relaying positive experiences with people from all religions.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-07-18
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
2
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Paul F. Dehnel. [July 18, 1912]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o229621. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Paul F. Dehnel. [18 Jul. 1912]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 25, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o229621.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1912, July 18]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Paul F. Dehnel.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o229621.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 25, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
