Letter from Edward Grey to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Algeciras Conference, Alliances, Anglo-Saxon race, Arms race, Arms race--Economic aspects, Austria, Belgium, Bismarck, Otto, Fürst von, 1815-1898, Canada, Carnock, Arthur Nicolson, Baron, 1849-1928, Chauvinism and jingoism, China, Colonies--Administration, Congo (Democratic Republic), Conservative Party (Great Britain), Diplomatic and consular service, British, Diplomatic negotiations in international disputes, Durand, H. Mortimer (Henry Mortimer), 1850-1924, Europe, Ferguson, Robert Harry Munro, 1868-1922, France, Friendship, Germany, Great Britain, Greece--Crete, Howard of Penrith, Esme Howard, Baron, 1863-1939, Howard, Isabella Giovanna Teresa Gioachina, 1867-1963, Imperialism, International economic relations--Political aspects, International Peace Conference, International relations, Italy, Japan, Kruger, Paul, 1825-1904, Lee of Fareham, Viscount (Arthur Hamilton Lee), 1868-1947, Liberal Party (Great Britain), Liberal Unionist Party (Great Britain), Militarism, Moroccan Crisis (1904-1906), Netherlands--Hague, New Hampshire--Portsmouth, Newfoundland and Labrador, Opposition (Political science), Peace--International cooperation, Pillage, Public opinion, American, Race--Political aspects, Religion and politics, Rubber industry and trade, Russia, Sin, Slavery, South African War (1899-1902), Spain--Algeciras, Treaties, U.S. states--Politics and government, War, Wars, Washington (D.C.), Wealth, White, Henry, 1850-1927, William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941
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British Foreign Secretary Grey informs President Roosevelt that Ambassador H. Mortimer Durand will be replaced, and while he understands Roosevelt’s desire to have Arthur Lee in his place, that is politically impossible. Temporarily, Esmé Howard will be sent to Washington as Councillor to the Embassy. Grey appreciated Roosevelt’s explanation of his telegram to German Emperor William after the Portsmouth Peace. Grey explains that his foreign policy is not anti-German, but to be independent he feels it necessary to strengthen the entente with France and come to an agreement with Russia. Grey believes that his generation has had enough of war, and the British people feel a special bond with the United States. Grey hopes the dispute between Canada and the United States over Newfoundland will soon be settled. He also adds that many in Great Britain are upset over reports of slavery and plunder in the Belgian Congo.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-12-04
Creator(s)
Grey of Fallodon, Edward Grey, Viscount, 1862-1933
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 Edward Grey to Theodore Roosevelt. [December 4, 1906]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o54953. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Grey of Fallodon, Edward Grey, Viscount, 1862-1933. Letter from Edward Grey to Theodore Roosevelt. [4 Dec. 1906]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 15, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o54953.
APA:
Grey of Fallodon, Edward Grey, Viscount, 1862-1933., [1906, December 4]. Letter from Edward Grey to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o54953.
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 15, 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.
