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Letter from St. Clair McKelway to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from St. Clair McKelway to Theodore Roosevelt

St. Clair McKelway writes to President Roosevelt regarding the proposed handling of the Manila problem in Rome. McKelway encourages Roosevelt to make the Vatican come to the United States and deal with the issues on American soil. Governor Taft is part of the delegation that will attempt to handle the situation. Rome regards the arrangement as an establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Vatican. Mssers. Ireland and Gorman are preceding Taft’s delegation to tell the views of the American government.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-18

Letter from John D. Crimmins to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from John D. Crimmins to Theodore Roosevelt

President Roosevelt was omitted from the guest list for the celebration of Pope Leo XIII’s elevation to the pontificate and the beginning of his Silver Jubilee year. Crimmins believes that Roosevelt’s omission was accidental and notifies Roosevelt that since the Silver Jubilee extends until March 3 congratulatory letters can still be sent. He also suggests that Bishop McDonnell could convey a message as he will soon be traveling to Rome.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-29

Letter from Lyman Abbott to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Lyman Abbott to Theodore Roosevelt

Lyman Abbott reviews his interview with Archbishop Ireland concerning the friar and land controversy in the Philippines. Ireland hopes to use money from the land sales for religious and educational work in the Philippines. He would like the friars retained in the Philippines under the authority of the American Catholic Church.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-10

Letter from Maria Longworth Storer to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Maria Longworth Storer to Theodore Roosevelt

Maria Longworth Storer apologizes for the harm she may have caused by informing Cardinal Rampolla of President Roosevelt and William H. Taft’s opinions concerning the Catholic Church and church policy in the United States. Roosevelt had previously expressed concern about a reactionary Church policy that could prove disastrous for Catholic interests and American policy. Storer supports a liberal church policy that she believes will create “honest citizens and loyal patriots.” She does not understand how her actions have harmed Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-30

Letter from John Ireland to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from John Ireland to Theodore Roosevelt

Archbishop Ireland clarifies his suggestion that John Watson Foster be sent as an envoy to the Vatican. Governor Taft would be the ideal candidate as he is the most knowledgeable regarding Filipino matters. However, the urgency of the situation and Taft’s many responsibilities may require an alternative selection.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-03