Letter from Thomas Henry Barry to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Cloman, Sydney A. (Sydney Amos), 1867-1923, Diplomatic etiquette, Hoff, John Van Rensslaer, 1848-1920, International relations, Meyer, George von Lengerke, 1858-1918, Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, 1868-1918, Russia (Federation), Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905), United States. Army
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Thomas Henry Barry describes his recent introduction to Czar Nicholas II in a letter to President Roosevelt. At this time, Barry was serving as an observer of the Russo-Japanese War. He mentions the Czar’s kindness to Barry’s companions, Colonel Hoff and Captain Cloman. Barry also points out how helpful the American ambassador, George von Lengerke Meyer, has been.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-06-21
Creator(s)
Barry, Thomas Henry, 1855-1919
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
8
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 Thomas Henry Barry to Theodore Roosevelt. [June 21, 1905]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o49649. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Barry, Thomas Henry, 1855-1919. Letter from Thomas Henry Barry to Theodore Roosevelt. [21 Jun. 1905]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 22, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o49649.
APA:
Barry, Thomas Henry, 1855-1919., [1905, June 21]. Letter from Thomas Henry Barry to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o49649.
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 22, 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.