Letter from John Ireland to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Catholic Church, Diplomatic and consular service, American--Selection and appointment, Foster, John W. (John Watson), 1836-1917, International relations, Philippines, Religion and politics, Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930, Vatican City
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Archbishop Ireland clarifies his suggestion that John Watson Foster be sent as an envoy to the Vatican. Governor Taft would be the ideal candidate as he is the most knowledgeable regarding Filipino matters. However, the urgency of the situation and Taft’s many responsibilities may require an alternative selection.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-01-03
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
4
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. [January 3, 1902]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o36599. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Ireland, John, 1838-1918. Letter from John Ireland to Theodore Roosevelt. [3 Jan. 1902]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 26, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o36599.
APA:
Ireland, John, 1838-1918., [1902, January 3]. 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/o36599.
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.
