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Albert P. Wright writes to President Roosevelt upon hearing that someone told Roosevelt he had a drinking problem, which Wright states he does not. Wright discusses the difficulties in the Philippines, especially in regard to conflict between Filipinos and Americans. He openly divulges his antipathy for the Filipinos on the island.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-15
President Roosevelt promises to wait and not take any action until he sees Secretary of War Taft in September, but mentions that he believes Taft’s suggestion to send Charles E. Magoon to the Philippines, make William Crawford Gorgas Governor of the Panama Canal Zone, and appoint William Franklin Sands as Minister to be the correct course of action. He instructs Taft to make his labor speech along the lines they have taken.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-08
President Roosevelt encloses letters from Cardinal James Gibbons and Bishop C. C. McCabe for Governor General Smith. Roosevelt is very glad that he appointed Smith Governor-General of the Philippines, and is glad that Smith accepted.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02-15
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. speaks with Dwight F. Davis, whom he is succeeding as Governor-General of the Philippines.
Sherman Grinberg Film Collection
1932-01-12
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. speaks in New York City before he departs for the Philippines to take over as Governor-General. He says that he must observe problems firsthand before offering significant commentary.
Sherman Grinberg Film Collection
1932-02-10