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President Roosevelt explains to William Dudley Foulke that he cannot “be drawn into any discussion” into the situation of Francis Augustus MacNutt. He did not give Ambassador B. Storer or Maria Longworth Storer any information “which was not generally known.” He encloses Mrs. Storer’s letter, which asks for information that would exclude MacNutt from Papal service.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-26
Maurice Francis Egan tells President Roosevelt that he likes James Jeffrey Roche’s letter, especially what he said about the Storer affair. As a side note, Egan says he communicated with Archbishop John Ireland. He wonders how Roosevelt feels about Catholic politicians.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-15
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates Father Tieman’s note and asks that he also thank the men of his parish for the resolutions they passed in regards to “the Mexican matter.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-12-12
President Roosevelt thanks Maurice Francis Egan for his letter, and hopes that Archbishop John Ireland understands that Roosevelt does not wish to meet or provoke Maria Longworth Storer, although he considers her harmless.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-04
William H. Taft warns President Roosevelt that Bellamy and Maria Longworth Storer are about to descend on him. While Taft likes Mrs. Storer and thinks her an admirable woman, she is indiscreet. Taft will be giving an address at Notre Dame University in October, but if the President thinks it unwise, politically, for Taft to speak at a Catholic university, he will postpone until after the election.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-02