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Letter from Frederic A. Brush to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Frederic A. Brush to Theodore Roosevelt

Federic A. Brush tells Theodore Roosevelt about his brother-in-law, the reverend Frank W. Sandford and his recent recent criminal conviction. Sanford is a religious leader who was sentenced to ten years in prison for the deaths of six people who starved while aboard his missionary ship. Brush thinks the sentence is unjust and asks Roosevelt for his opinion on the case.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-21

Memorandum from John Hay

Memorandum from John Hay

German Emperor William II wants several representative American ecclesiastics to attend the inauguration of a new cathedral in Berlin on February 27. He asked that President Roosevelt nominate the delegates. Secretary of State Hay explained the American separation of church and state. Instead of referring the matter to Roosevelt, he suggested the German Embassy communicate with the leading American religious bodies. There is adequate time for Roosevelt to take up the matter if he so chooses.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-28

Two of a kind

Two of a kind

In a confrontation between a pope and the leader of a rival spiritual organization, the pope carries a banner that states “Papal Encyclical – You’re a Humbug and you Dupe the People!!” The other side has a banner that states “You’re Another.” Both sides carry objects labeled “Mummery.” Puck stands at center, in the background, cheering them on.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1884-05-07

Letter from Frederick V. Fisher to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Frederick V. Fisher to Theodore Roosevelt

Frederick V. Fisher sends Theodore Roosevelt a program from the first session of the Utah Chautauqua and expresses regret that Roosevelt could not participate. He invites Roosevelt to speak at the next session in July 1912, assuring him of a warm welcome. Fisher also references his recent Outlook article on the Mormon situation, noting both criticism from church authorities and support from local Utah residents.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-11

Letter from William Woodville Rockhill to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William Woodville Rockhill to Theodore Roosevelt

William Woodville Rockhill recounts what occurred between the Dalai Lama and the Chinese government while the Dalai Lama was staying in Peking. Rockhill met with the Dalai Lama and offered advice to Agvan Dorjiev about whether or not the Dalai Lama should return to Lhasa and accept the removal of his temporal power. Rockhill believes that many of the reforms that China wishes to make would improve conditions in Tibet, while still allowing the Dalai Lama to maintain control over the Yellow Church.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-08

Circular of the Central Union Mission

Circular of the Central Union Mission

The Ministerial Council of the Central Union Mission presents and endorses the conclusions from Oliphant B. Brown, Judge L. E. Payson, and Reverend Dr. W. C. Alexander on “the work and needs of the mission” in Washington, D.C. The council calls for additional volunteers and the assistance of pastors.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-11

Letter from Thomas O’Gorman to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Thomas O’Gorman to Theodore Roosevelt

Thomas O’Gorman regrets that the reason for Bellamy Storer’s resignation has been made public, although he is sure that it was not released by the White House or the State Department. O’Gorman also regrets that the Archbishop’s trip to Rome will now be “made sorrowful” and potentially detrimental to his chance of promotion. O’Gorman may join him in Europe in a few weeks.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-03-24