Letter from Marshall Stimson to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Books and reading, Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.), Coast defenses, International relations, Japan, Johnson, Hiram, 1866-1945, Lea, Homer, 1876-1912
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Marshall Stimson sends Theodore Roosevelt clippings on an incident during the visit of a Japanese warship to San Pedro Harbor. He knows Roosevelt recognizes the gravity of the situation regarding Japan. The Pacific Coast lacks defenses, and a plan must be instituted to develop a stronger military basis to retain prestige and island possessions. However, the situation with Japan needs to be handled carefully. Stimson believes Governor of California Hiram Johnson is dependable and calls on Roosevelt to help. He sends a copy of Homer Lea’s book.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1910-12-12
Creator(s)
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
African Safari (March 1909-1910)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
3
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 Marshall Stimson to Theodore Roosevelt. [December 12, 1910]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o62717. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Stimson, Marshall, 1876-1951. Letter from Marshall Stimson to Theodore Roosevelt. [12 Dec. 1910]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 30, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o62717.
APA:
Stimson, Marshall, 1876-1951., [1910, December 12]. Letter from Marshall Stimson to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o62717.
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 30, 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.
