Letter from J. L. Rodgers to Francis B. Loomis

Subject(s): Boycotts, China, International relations--Treaties, Propaganda, Anti-American, Sin, United States

J. L. Rodgers describes in detail the Chinese boycott of American goods, which has been effective. While many merchants are quietly boycotting, the university students are protesting through attacks in the press, booklets, pamphlets, and more. Rodgers believes the boycott will affect American firms for years to come.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-27

Creator(s)

Rodgers, J. L. (James Linn), 1861-1930

Recipient

Loomis, Francis B. (Francis Butler), 1861-1948

Language

English

Period

U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)

Repository

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Page Count

6

Production Method

Typed

Record Type

Multi-image

Resource Type

Letter

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 J. L. Rodgers to Francis B. Loomis. [July 27, 1905]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o50387. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.

MLA:

Rodgers, J. L. (James Linn), 1861-1930. Letter from J. L. Rodgers to Francis B. Loomis. [27 Jul. 1905]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o50387.

APA:

Rodgers, J. L. (James Linn), 1861-1930., [1905, July 27]. Letter from J. L. Rodgers to Francis B. Loomis.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o50387.

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 5, 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.