Memorandum from G. L. Gillespie to William Loeb
Subject(s): Briesen, Arthur von, 1843-1920, Diplomatic gifts, Frederick II, King of Prussia, 1712-1786, Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891, Moore, Frank, 1828-1904, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Rosengarten, J. G. (Joseph George), 1835-1921, Swords, Washington, George, 1732-1799, Washington, William Augustine, 1757-1810
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Major-General Gillespie sends William Loeb a memorandum reporting on some of his findings regarding a sword supposedly given as a gift from Frederick II, King of Prussia, to President George Washington. Taking all the evidence together, Gillespie believes that “there is no authority for the statement that Frederick the Great made any kind of a present to General Washington,” but promises to transmit any additional information that may be found.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-10-18
Creator(s)
Recipient
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:
Memorandum from G. L. Gillespie to William Loeb. [October 18, 1904]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o47319. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Gillespie, G. L.. Memorandum from G. L. Gillespie to William Loeb. [18 Oct. 1904]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 15, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o47319.
APA:
Gillespie, G. L.., [1904, October 18]. Memorandum from G. L. Gillespie to William Loeb.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o47319.
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 15, 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.
