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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

Letter from Elihu Root to Albert Bushnell Hart

Secretary of War Root denies that slavery is tolerated in the Sulu Islands. On the contrary, the United States is actively engaged in ending slavery.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-03

Letter from Albert Bushnell Hart to Theodore Roosevelt

Albert Bushnell Hart questions why American colonial policy is allowing slavery in the Sulu Islands. The arguments for continuing slavery are the same that were used in the United States before the American Civil War. Hart believes that public sentiment would support ending slavery in the Philippines and the Supreme Court will likely rule against any form of servitude.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-23