Letter from William H. Taft to John Ireland
Subject(s): Catholic Church and world politics, Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations--Management, Philippines, Property--Political aspects, Religion and international affairs
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Secretary of War Taft discusses charitable trusts in the Philippines for one college and three hospitals and the role various governmental entities and religious sects have played in the management of the trusts. Taft recommends retaining governmental control over one of the hospitals. Taft also recommends paying a claim for damages to church owned land and structures. Taft discusses the pros and cons to awarding additional funds to the Catholic Church for the damages.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-03-27
Creator(s)
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
Recipient
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
7
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 William H. Taft to John Ireland. [March 27, 1906]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o52858. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930. Letter from William H. Taft to John Ireland. [27 Mar. 1906]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 4, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o52858.
APA:
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930.: , [1906, March 27]. Letter from William H. Taft to John Ireland. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o52858.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. 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 Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 4, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
