Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Emperor Meiji of Japan
Subject(s): Diplomatic etiquette, Japan, Komura, Jutarō, 1855-1911, Peace, Praise, Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905), Treaties
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President Roosevelt strongly praises the conduct of Emperor Meiji of Japan, both during the war with Russia and in deciding to enter peace negotiations. Roosevelt also praises the people of Japan, who, along with Meiji, possess “high valor and foresight” and “lofty wisdom.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-09-06
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Meiji, Emperor of Japan, 1852-1912
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
2
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 Emperor Meiji of Japan. [September 6, 1905]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o192644. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Emperor Meiji of Japan. [6 Sep. 1905]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 16, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o192644.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1905, September 6]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Emperor Meiji of Japan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o192644.
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. January 16, 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.
