Letter from Addison Thomas to George B. Cortelyou
Subject(s): Anti-Catholicism, Catholic Church, Church and state--Public opinion, Protestantism, Whipple, Henry Benjamin, 1822-1901
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Addison Thomas believes that there is too much Catholic influence in Washington and at the White House, including widespread Catholic plans to influence American policy and leaders. Thomas claims the United States is a Protestant nation and should remain so. He is upset that the administration gave Episcopalian Bishop Henry Benjamin Whipple’s work among the Indians to the Roman Catholics. Thomas points out previous presidents did not do so, but President Roosevelt allows visits and appoints some Catholics to posts.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-04-23
Creator(s)
Recipient
Cortelyou, George B. (George Bruce), 1862-1940
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 Addison Thomas to George B. Cortelyou. [April 23, 1902]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o37676. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Thomas, Addison. Letter from Addison Thomas to George B. Cortelyou. [23 Apr. 1902]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o37676.
APA:
Thomas, Addison., [1902, April 23]. Letter from Addison Thomas to George B. Cortelyou.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o37676.
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 5, 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.
