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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Emily Tyler Carow

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Emily Tyler Carow

President Roosevelt is pleased with the letter Emily Tyler Carow has sent him about Evelyn Baring, Earl of Cromer, and wishes to have him visit America one day. Roosevelt agrees with Carow that British occupation in Egypt should continue for the sake of “civilization”, however, he does not expect Egypt’s social and religious customs to reconcile with permanent English rule. Roosevelt sees improvement in Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s health and comments on a recent visit the family made to see Ted and Kermit.  

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-02-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from James Francis Smith to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from James Francis Smith to Theodore Roosevelt

James Francis Smith writes to President Roosevelt in receipt of his letter and those of Bishop McFaul, Father James T. Reilly, and Father O’Mahoney. Smith discusses grievances reported by Catholic officials about poor relations between the Catholic Church and Philippine government. Referencing the Spanish-American War and American colonization in the Philippines, Smith discusses the Cavite uprising of 1872, the Pact of Biac Na Bato, and Filipino blood pacts inspired by European secret societies.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-24

Creator(s)

Smith, James Francis, 1859-1928