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President Roosevelt suggests that Richard Watson Gilder make edits to his statement in order to not stir up discord. Homer Saint-Gaudens does not understand that this is an undesirable topic and could invite attack. Roosevelt agrees with Gilder about the positive future reception of the coins.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-18
Addison Thomas believes that there is too much Catholic influence in Washington and at the White House, including widespread Catholic plans to influence American policy and leaders. Thomas claims the United States is a Protestant nation and should remain so. He is upset that the administration gave Episcopalian Bishop Henry Benjamin Whipple’s work among the Indians to the Roman Catholics. Thomas points out previous presidents did not do so, but President Roosevelt allows visits and appoints some Catholics to posts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-23