Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Emperor William II
Subject(s): Africa--German East Africa, Africa--German East Africa (Burundi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania), Cavalry, Ex-presidents, Germany, International relations, Presidents, Safaris, Sternburg, Hermann Speck von, Freiherr, 1852-1908, Sternburg, Lillian May Speck von, Freifrau, 1875-1959
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President Roosevelt sends German Emperor William II a note of good will, and thanks him for the friendship he has shown during the years that Roosevelt has been president. Roosevelt reflects that he would have liked to have continued to be president, but that he is satisfied with his accomplishment while in office, and is looking forward to his African safari. He does not expect to hold office again, but if America is ever involved in another war would like to lead a division of cavalry. Ambassador Hermann Speck von Sternburg’s death saddened Roosevelt, and he praises Sternburg’s conduct and service as a diplomat.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-12-26
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941
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
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Emperor William II. [December 26, 1908]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o205880. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Emperor William II. [26 Dec. 1908]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. November 26, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o205880.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.: , [1908, December 26]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Emperor William II. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o205880.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. 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 Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. November 26, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
