Letter from Luke E. Wright to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Antitrust investigations--U.S. states, Carmack, Edward Ward, 1858-1908, China--Manchuria, Diplomacy, Itō, Hirobumi, 1841-1909, Japan, Japanese newspapers, Meiji, Emperor of Japan, 1852-1912, Military governors, Peace treaties, Presidents--Autographs, Roosevelt, Edith Kermit Carow, 1861-1948, Russia, Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905), Taylor, Robt. L. (Robert Love), 1850-1912, United States. Department of State, United States. Dept. of State, Wright, Katherine Semmes, 1844-1937
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Ambassador to Japan Wright informs President Roosevelt about his visit with Emperor Meiji. Wright reports that he followed Roosevelt’s suggestions when presenting his letter of credence, that the emperor asked about Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s health, and that the emperor counts an autographed photo Roosevelt gave him as one of his prized possessions. Wright believes Japan will act in good faith regarding the “open door” policy in Manchuria, but it is taking time because the Japanese military governors in the territory do not want to be replaced by civil administrators and the Russians are moving slowly in removing their troops from the region. Wright says that Japan was strained by the war, and wants to maintain goodwill with the world powers, especially the United States. Wright also wishes power to Roosevelt as he busts trusts at home, noting that American citizens are increasingly tired of political machines in both parties.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-06-07
Creator(s)
Wright, Luke E. (Luke Edward), 1846-1922
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
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Luke E. Wright to Theodore Roosevelt. [June 7, 1906]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o53225. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Wright, Luke E. (Luke Edward), 1846-1922. Letter from Luke E. Wright to Theodore Roosevelt. [7 Jun. 1906]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 8, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o53225.
APA:
Wright, Luke E. (Luke Edward), 1846-1922., [1906, June 7]. Letter from Luke E. Wright to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o53225.
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. January 8, 2026. 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.
