James De Vrescheville report on Russian meeting
Subject(s): Communication, Lamzdorf, V. N. (Vladimir Nikolaevich), graf, 1844-1907, Meyer, George von Lengerke, 1858-1918, Peace, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905), Translations, Treaties
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Summary written by James de Vrescheville, clerk to the American ambassador to Russia, George von Lengerke Meyer. The letter describes a meeting between Meyer and Count Lamsdorff of Russia, explaining the meaning of the English translation of a Russian communique saying that Russia and Japan would be willing to sit with President Roosevelt to discuss a truce between the two warring countries. During the meeting, Meyer explained the particular choice of words harped on by the press, that would in no way impact negotiations.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-06-15
Creator(s)
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
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:
James De Vrescheville report on Russian meeting. [June 15, 1905]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o49562. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
De Vrescheville, James. James De Vrescheville report on Russian meeting. [15 Jun. 1905]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 11, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o49562.
APA:
De Vrescheville, James., [1905, June 15]. James De Vrescheville report on Russian meeting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o49562.
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 11, 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.
