Spalding, John Lancaster, 1840-1916

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to M. Abbott Charles

Theodore Roosevelt thanks M. Abbott Charles for the kind and interesting letter. Although he did not write the article in The Outlook, he agrees with it. While Spalding and Kane cannot be made cardinals, the writer likely meant that men of their “stamp” should be ordained. Roosevelt sincerely wishes the Catholic Church well. He has only been able to work with a few Protestant clergymen. The clergymen he admires, both Catholic and Protestant, have a combination of serene, lofty spirituality, broadminded charity, and a sincere desire to do good. Archbishop O’Connell is opposite this, and Roosevelt’s non-Catholic friends use him to illustrate the folly of his attitude toward the Catholic church. Despite differences in theology, individuals of different religions can work together for the country’s good. Roosevelt invites Charles to lunch with the editors of The Outlook. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to P. Diericka

Theodore Roosevelt thinks Father P. Diericka’s work is admirable. However, he has limited means and cannot give to every worthy cause. If he had Diericka’s letter a few days previous, he would have made a public appeal to the work as he has for other Catholic causes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-11-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. J. Curran

Theodore Roosevelt was pleased by Father Curran’s letter and greatly appreciates his friendship. If he had been president, Roosevelt would have sent Father Vattmann to investigate the Mexico situation and acted upon his report. He was interested to hear from Archbishop Blenk that the general opinion was changing in support of his actions during the “Vatican incident.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-01-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Ireland

President Roosevelt informs Archbishop John Ireland that Secretary of War Taft is arranging a special court for the church property cases in the Philippines. Roosevelt expresses his appreciation for the “great service to the country” that Ireland has given.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Elihu Root

President Roosevelt would like to speak with Secretary of War Root on several matters, particularly an article by Walter Wellman which suggests that Roosevelt kept Grover Cleveland off the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission due to fears of making Cleveland a “Presidential possibility.” Roosevelt insists that the operators rejected Cleveland.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas O’Gorman

President Roosevelt thanks Bishop O’Gorman for his letter and requests that his warm regards be extended to the Pope, as well as Roosevelt’s appreciation of the Pope’s courteous message. Roosevelt believes that Bishop Spalding’s choice was correct and is sure that O’Gorman is pleased with Judge Smith’s appointment.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas James Conaty

President Roosevelt thanks Bishop Conaty for the letter and is glad that he approves the selection of Bishop Spalding as a member of the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-17

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from J. K. Dickirson to Theodore Roosevelt

J. K. Dickirson reminds Theodore Roosevelt of his promise to visit the Illinois State Fair in 1911. He invites him to attend and asks what his requirements are.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-18

Creator(s)

Dickirson, J. K. (James K.), 1845-1916

Letter from Maurice Francis Egan to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Egan shares with Theodore Roosevelt that Father Daniel E. Hudson, editor of the Ave Maria, is “a most enthusiastic admirer of yours.” He hopes to see Archbishops John J. Keane and John Lancaster Spalding on his upcoming trip. Following this, he wants to meet with Roosevelt and deliver a message from Christian X, Crown Prince of Denmark.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-18

Creator(s)

Egan, Maurice Francis, 1852-1924

Letter from John L. Belford to Theodore Roosevelt

Father Belford sends Theodore Roosevelt several books, with his compliments, and asks him to return another volume that he had borrowed from him. Belford invites Roosevelt to have dinner with some “practical men” which he is sure will give him much to think about.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-12-01

Creator(s)

Belford, John L., 1861-1951

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge

President Roosevelt describes to Senator Lodge the difficulties he has had in negotiating the composition of the commission to examine the Anthracite Coal Strike. The mine operators did not want a representative of labor included. Roosevelt discovered the importance of labeling and perception, however, in that they would protest his appointment of Bishop John Lancaster Spalding as “eminent sociologist” and the addition of a representative of labor, yet they would happily accept the representative of labor being labeled an “eminent sociologist” and the addition of Bishop Spalding.

Collection

Massachusetts Historical Society

Creation Date

1902-10-17

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from T. B. Connery to Theodore Roosevelt

T. B. Connery suggests that President Roosevelt request that John L. Spalding be appointed by the Pope to the see of Chicago. Roosevelt previously appointed Spalding to the Coal Strike Commission. Connery believes that Pope Leo XIII would grant the request, as he did when American politicians recommended Dr. Burke as Bishop of Albany.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-28

Creator(s)

Connery, T. B. (Thomas Bernard), 1835-1923

Letter from John Ireland to Theodore Roosevelt

Bishop Ireland informs President Roosevelt of his growing popularity after the settlement of the Anthracite Coal Strike. American Catholics are pleased with the appointment of Bishop Spalding to the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-31

Creator(s)

Ireland, John, 1838-1918

Newspaper article on the appointment of Catholics

President Roosevelt has sent a commission to meet with the Vatican leadership and recently appointed several Catholics to his administration.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10

Creator(s)

Unknown

Newspaper article about the Anthracite Coal Strike

British newspaper article praising President Roosevelt’s handling of the Anthracite Coal Strike. The author compares Roosevelt’s active and forthright approach to that of local politicians. After explaining the negotiations and concessions, the author encourages Americans to stick with Roosevelt to lead the way out of dangerous situations.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Thomas O’Gorman to Theodore Roosevelt

Bishop O’Gorman is pleased that President Roosevelt is recovering from the accident that happened in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He congratulates Roosevelt on the settlement of the Anthracite Coal Strike and the appointment of Bishop Spaulding to the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission. Pope Leo XIII has had kind things to say about the American administration of the Philippines and hopes the nomination of Monsignor Giovanni Battista Guidi as apostolic delegate to the Philippines is pleasing to Roosevelt and Governor Taft.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-17

Creator(s)

O'Gorman, Thomas, 1843-1921

Letter from Nicholas Murray Butler to Theodore Roosevelt

The Strachey family will be visiting the United States and expects to hear from the White House. Nicholas Murray Butler congratulates President Roosevelt on the conclusion of the Anthracite Coal Strike and is pleased that his friend, Bishop Spalding, is a member of the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-17

Creator(s)

Butler, Nicholas Murray, 1862-1947

Letter from John Mitchell to Theodore Roosevelt

President Mitchell formally accepts the members of the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission pending the results of a convention by the United Mine Workers of America. Mitchell justifies the strike and labor’s position.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-16

Creator(s)

Mitchell, John, 1870-1919

Anthracite Coal Strike Commission news release

George B. Cortelyou announces the seven commissioners appointed to the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission and details their qualifications. A draft and the final copy are included. The message was sent directly to Senators Henry Cabot Lodge and Winthrop Murray Crane in addition to being distributed to the national press.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-16

Creator(s)

Cortelyou, George B. (George Bruce), 1862-1940

Summary of letter from T. B. Connery

T. B. Connery suggests that if President Roosevelt let the Papal Delegate know he desired Bishop Spalding’s appointment as archbishop it would be granted.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-28

Creator(s)

Presidential Office Staff