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Roxas, Manuel A., 1892-1948

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Letter from Luke E. Wright to William H. Taft

Letter from Luke E. Wright to William H. Taft

Civil Governor Wright of the Philippines writes to Secretary of War Taft telling him about a number of matters concerning the Philippines. Wright has recently been working to resolve the matter of the friar land contracts, which has been complicated by a number of factors. He additionally comments on the vacancies in the Supreme Court of the Philippines, and more broadly about Filipino government officials in general. Wright finally tells Taft about recent banquets welcoming honorary commissioners to the Philippines, and some of the speeches and issues they caused.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-14

Creator(s)

Wright, Luke E. (Luke Edward), 1846-1922

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.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-24

Creator(s)

Smith, James Francis, 1859-1928