Letter from Lawrence F. Abbott to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Jones, William A. (William Arthur), 1844-1912, Kennan, George, 1845-1924, Philippine American War (Philippines : 1899-1902)
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Lawrence F. Abbott believes that American efforts in the Philippines are beneficial and that the reaction of most journalists to reported abuses by the United States military are “hysterical excitement.” Abbott refers to President Roosevelt’s orders for transparency regarding the Philippine question. Outlook magazine will soon be interviewing Governor Taft on the constructive work accomplished in the Philippines.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-04-17
Creator(s)
Abbott, Lawrence F. (Lawrence Fraser), 1859-1933
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
2
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 Lawrence F. Abbott to Theodore Roosevelt. [April 17, 1902]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o37585. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Abbott, Lawrence F. (Lawrence Fraser), 1859-1933. Letter from Lawrence F. Abbott to Theodore Roosevelt. [17 Apr. 1902]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. May 14, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o37585.
APA:
Abbott, Lawrence F. (Lawrence Fraser), 1859-1933., [1902, April 17]. Letter from Lawrence F. Abbott to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o37585.
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. May 14, 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.
