Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Cecil Spring Rice
Subject(s): Algeciras Conference, Armistices, Balfour, Arthur James, 1848-1930, China--Manchuria, Diplomatic and consular service, Dominican Republic--Santo Domingo, England, France, Germany, Hay, John, 1838-1905, International relations--Decision making, Japan, Korea, Lansdowne, Henry Charles Keith Petty-FitzMaurice, Marquess of, 1845-1927, Latin America, Monroe doctrine, Morocco, Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, 1868-1918, Peace treaties, Root, Elihu, 1845-1937, Russia (Federation), Russia (Federation)--Lake Baikal, Russia (Federation)--Sakhalin (Sakhalinskai︠a︡ oblastʹ), Russia (Federation)--Siberia, Russia (Federation)--Vladivostok, Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905), Spring Rice, Florence, Togo, United States, United States. Department of State, United States. Dept. of State, Venezuela, Vitte, S. I︠U︡. (Sergeĭ I︠U︡lʹevich), graf, 1849-1915, William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941
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President Roosevelt asks that Cecil Spring Rice give his regards to Lord Henry Charles Keith Petty-FitzMaurice Lansdowne. Roosevelt writes at length about the current state of international affairs and of relationships between different nations. He feels that it is not in Japan’s interest to extend the Russo-Japanese War for another year and explains his actions in pressing for peace negotiations between the two powers. Roosevelt also discusses his efforts urging the United States to interpret the Monroe Doctrine in an active way and remarks upon the recent death of Secretary of State John Hay.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-07-24
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Spring Rice, Cecil, Sir, 1859-1918
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
8
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Cecil Spring Rice. [July 24, 1905]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o192242. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Cecil Spring Rice. [24 Jul. 1905]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 6, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o192242.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1905, July 24]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Cecil Spring Rice.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o192242.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 6, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
