Letter from John Ireland to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Catholic Church, Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.), Hay, John, 1838-1905, International relations, Leo XIII, Pope, 1810-1903, Philippine American War (Philippines : 1899-1902), Philippines, Religion and politics
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Archbishop Ireland asks President Roosevelt to look over the articles that he has enclosed regarding Vatican affairs, especially the Pope’s wish to cooperate with the American government in the pacification of the Philippines. He also asks Roosevelt to talk with Secretary of State Hay on their “project.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-12-08
Creator(s)
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
3
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from John Ireland to Theodore Roosevelt. [December 8, 1901]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o36140. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Ireland, John, 1838-1918. Letter from John Ireland to Theodore Roosevelt. [8 Dec. 1901]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 26, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o36140.
APA:
Ireland, John, 1838-1918., [1901, December 8]. Letter from John Ireland to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o36140.
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. February 26, 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.
