Letter from Henry White to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Algeciras Conference, Bülow, Bernhard, Fürst von, 1849-1929, Cavour, Camillo Benso, conte di, 1810-1861, Diplomacy, France--Paris, Gibraltar, Gummere, Samuel R. (Samuel René), 1849-1920, Morocco, Radowitz, Joseph Maria von, 1839-1912, Révoil, Paul, 1856-1914, Root, Elihu, 1845-1937, Sigsbee, Charles D. (Charles Dwight), 1845-1923, Tunisia, United States. Department of State, United States. Dept. of State, Visconti, Emilio Venosta, 1829-1914, Whitridge, Frederick W. (Frederick Wallingford), 1852-1916, William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941
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Ambassador to Italy Henry White recaps key aspects of the Algeciras Conference for President Roosevelt. White notes that American influence was well-received, that America asserted its economic rights while maintaining its neutrality in continental affairs, and that this should silence Roosevelt’s isolationist critics in the Senate. The Germans were unable to disturb Anglo-French unity, and they should treat the Italians with more respect if they wish to preserve the Triple Alliance. White relates his very positive interactions with the Spanish ambassador, noting that relations have improved since the recent war. He also praises his fellow American delegate, Samuel R. Gummere, America’s first ambassador to Morocco.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-04-08
Creator(s)
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
16
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Henry White to Theodore Roosevelt. [April 8, 1906]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o52925. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
White, Henry, 1850-1927. Letter from Henry White to Theodore Roosevelt. [8 Apr. 1906]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. November 25, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o52925.
APA:
White, Henry, 1850-1927.: , [1906, April 8]. Letter from Henry White to Theodore Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o52925.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. 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 Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. November 25, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
