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Elihu Root writes to David B. Ogden, Corresponding Secretary of the New York Bar Association, detailing Francis Augustus MacNutt’s connection to diplomatic service as Secretary of Legation at Constantinople and Madrid.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-27
Henry Adams congratulates President Roosevelt on his maneuverings with the emperors and expresses his deep concern regarding a reported upcoming visit to Washington by Francis Augustus MacNutt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-06
Ambassador to Austria Storer informs President Roosevelt that Francis Augustus MacNutt has denied being dismissed from the American diplomatic and consular service. Although MacNutt was dismissed from the Vatican due to his misdemeanors, he wants to be reinstated there. Storer asks Roosevelt to look into the papers concerning MacNutt’s dismissal and wonders if Secretary of State Elihu Root has known about MacNutt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905
Maria Longworth Storer tells President Roosevelt that Francis Augustus MacNutt denies that he was dismissed from diplomatic service at the Vatican and has simply gone back to the United States to “rehabilitate himself.” Ambassador to Italy Henry White is friendly with MacNutt, though Storer hopes that Secretary of State Elihu Root can find proof of his dismissal. She also asks if she and her husband can be special envoys to Spain in the event of the wedding of King Alfonso XIII.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-24
Secretary of State Root informs President Roosevelt that he has found no letters written to anyone about papal chamberlain Francis Augustus MacNutt, except for the enclosed one to David B. Ogden.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-15
Maria Longworth Storer expresses her concerns regarding the representative of the American Catholic Church at the Vatican, Francis Augustus MacNutt. Storer relays that she believes MacNutt to be a spy, stating that his actions will negatively affect proceedings in the Philippines and the American Catholic Church. Storer also discusses the “failure” of the Vatican to properly recognize Archbishop Ireland.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-15