Letter from Frank W. Carpenter to Clarence Ransom Edwards
Subject(s): Cuba, Díaz, Porfirio, 1830-1915, Flags--Law and legislation, Guerrero, Fernando María, 1873-1929, Nationalism, Osmeña, Sergio, 1878-1961, Philippines, Revolutions, Sakay, Macario Leon, Smith, James Francis, 1859-1928, Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930, Tagalog language, United States. Army, United States. Philippine Commission (1900-1916)
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In anticipation of General Edwards’s arrival in Manila, Frank W. Carpenter informs him of the political and economic conditions of the Philippines during American occupation. Carpenter has lived in the Philippines for nine years and has a thorough understanding of the Filipino people. Although many in the United States worry about an insurrection in the Philippines, Carpenter assures Edwards that most Filipinos are peaceful and that public order is in good condition. Carpenter believes that a Nationalist majority in the Assembly would be beneficial to American interests, even though people in the United States think differently.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-09-06
Creator(s)
Carpenter, Frank W. (Frank Watson), 1871-1945
Recipient
Edwards, Clarence Ransom, 1860-1931
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
10
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 Frank W. Carpenter to Clarence Ransom Edwards. [September 6, 1907]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o56940. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Carpenter, Frank W. (Frank Watson), 1871-1945. Letter from Frank W. Carpenter to Clarence Ransom Edwards. [6 Sep. 1907]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 6, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o56940.
APA:
Carpenter, Frank W. (Frank Watson), 1871-1945., [1907, September 6]. Letter from Frank W. Carpenter to Clarence Ransom Edwards.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o56940.
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 6, 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.
