Letter from Caspar Whitney to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Allen, Henry T. (Henry Tureman), 1859-1930, American periodicals, Armed Forces--Officers--Political activity, Armed Forces--Officers--Professional ethics, International relations, Japan, Press and politics
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Caspar Whitney writes to President Roosevelt about General Henry T. Allen’s desire to publish an article he wrote on the “yellow peril” and Japan’s foreign relations. Allen is concerned about the effect publishing such an article would have on his position and promotion. Whitney requests Roosevelt’s opinion on the matter.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-07-11
Creator(s)
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
3
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 Caspar Whitney to Theodore Roosevelt. [July 11, 1904]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o45987. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Whitney, Caspar, 1862-1929. Letter from Caspar Whitney to Theodore Roosevelt. [11 Jul. 1904]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 27, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o45987.
APA:
Whitney, Caspar, 1862-1929., [1904, July 11]. Letter from Caspar Whitney to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o45987.
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 27, 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.
