Telegram from William II, German Emperor, to Theodore Roosevelt

Subject(s): Diplomatic etiquette, Germany, Heinrich, Prince of Prussia, 1862-1929, International relations, Longworth, Alice Roosevelt, 1884-1980

Emperor William II expresses his gratitude for the “hospitality and cordiality” extended to his brother, Prince Heinrich of Prussia, during his visit to the United States.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-12

Creator(s)

William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Language

English

Period

U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)

Repository

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Page Count

1

Production Method

Typed

Record Type

Image

Resource Type

Telegram

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:

Telegram from William II, German Emperor, to Theodore Roosevelt. [March 12, 1902]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o37225. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.

MLA:

William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941. Telegram from William II, German Emperor, to Theodore Roosevelt. [12 Mar. 1902]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 18, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o37225.

APA:

William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941., [1902, March 12]. Telegram from William II, German Emperor, to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o37225.

Cite this Collection

Chicago:

Library of Congress Manuscript Division. 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. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 18, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.

APA:

Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.