Letter from George Kennan to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): China--Lüshun, Diplomatic and consular service, American, Japan. Rikugun, Journalism, McWade, Robert M., 1848-1924, Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905)
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George Kennan was pleased to learn that President Roosevelt dismissed Consul General Robert M. McWade from his position at Canton. Although he does not know about the case in particular, he has heard negative opinions about McWade from many people throughout Asia. Kennan is traveling to the headquarters of the Japanese Third Army to report, and hopes to see the capture of Port Arthur. He wishes Roosevelt luck in the election in November.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-10-14
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
1
Production Method
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from George Kennan to Theodore Roosevelt. [October 14, 1904]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o47279. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Kennan, George, 1845-1924. Letter from George Kennan to Theodore Roosevelt. [14 Oct. 1904]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 29, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o47279.
APA:
Kennan, George, 1845-1924., [1904, October 14]. Letter from George Kennan to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o47279.
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 29, 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.