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Baron Takahira summarizes a message from the Japanese government thanking President Roosevelt for his efforts for peace. From Japan’s perspective, the war with Russia is one of self-defense, and even in the face of decisive victories, Japan will not demand anything excessive in the way of cession of territory or indemnity.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-03
Japanese Ambassador to the United States Takahira writes to Acting Secretary of State Adee to confirm receipt of Adee’s letter outlining the U.S. Navy’s plans for the docking and custody of the Russian warship Lena.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-16
Ambassador Takahira informs Secretary of State Hay that Sadanaru Fushimi, and not Prince Arisugawa no Miya Takehito, will be visiting the United States to send President Roosevelt good wishes from the Emperor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-11
Baron Takahira forwards to Assistant Secretary of State Adee a copy of an agreement recently concluded between Japan and Korea.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-30
Baron Takahira sends to Assistant Secretary of State Adee, for the information of the United States government, a copy of a telegram from a Japanese diplomat concerning the Russian warships docked in Shanghai.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-26
Japanese Ambassador Takahira sends William Loeb information from Minister for Foreign Affairs Jutarō Komura regarding Yogoro Matsumoto.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-21
Baron Takahira’s translation of a poem by the governor of Shan-tung.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1903-06
Japanese Ambassador Takahira writes to William Loeb about two books he sent to President Roosevelt. Roosevelt had asked for Japanese works of a classical nature translated into English. Takahira provided an important example of Japanese literature from his own library and another book dealing with ethics by a Japanese scholar.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-28
The Japanese Ambassador announces that Meiji, Emperor of Japan, has declared war against Russia, and expresses hope that the United States will remain neutral.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-11
Kogoro Takahira makes arrangements for Masayoshi Matsukata’s meeting with President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-03