Letter from Silas McBee to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Catholic Church, Church and social problems--Catholic Church, Divine office, Italy--Rome, Meetings, Vatican City, Victor Emmanuel III, King of Italy, 1869-1947
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Silas McBee tells President Roosevelt that his visit to Rome has been delightful beyond expectations. McBee has learned much first hand from both the state and the church, and he believes that the ultimate “problem” is one of human need and satisfaction. McBee had a candid and productive discussion with the King of Italy, noting his surprise at the king’s frankness.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-05-25
Creator(s)
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
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 Silas McBee to Theodore Roosevelt. [May 25, 1906]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o53159. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
McBee, Silas, 1853-1924. Letter from Silas McBee to Theodore Roosevelt. [25 May. 1906]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 2, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o53159.
APA:
McBee, Silas, 1853-1924.: , [1906, May 25]. Letter from Silas McBee to Theodore Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o53159.
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 2, 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.
