Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. J. Harty
President Roosevelt is touched that Archbishop Harty thought of him. He wishes him happy New Year and sends him his photograph.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1905-12-23
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President Roosevelt is touched that Archbishop Harty thought of him. He wishes him happy New Year and sends him his photograph.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-23
President Roosevelt updates Archbishop Harty on the latest information concerning the court martial charges against Chaplain MacGrail for immoral conduct. Harty had previously requested that Roosevelt intervene and allow MacGrail’s resignation to be accepted before court martial proceedings began. Roosevelt insists there is nothing he can do in this matter and the court martial will proceed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-14
President Roosevelt encloses letters to the American Commissioners at Manila and Judge John Thomas McDonough.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-10
Henry C. Ide, acting Governor-General of the Philippines, requests that Archbishop Harty withdraw his letter to the Philippine Commission to prevent it being accessible to who want to develop hostility on the islands. Ide explains his position on church property ownership and administration in the Philippines, his investigation of complaints regarding the Catholic Church, his interactions with the Apostolic Delegates that have been stationed there, and his belief in the public education initiative.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-03-02