William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-29

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941

President Roosevelt assures Emperor William II that he does not believe the rumors that the German Empire is building their fleet against the United States. He hears of such rumors on a regular basis against all countries, and they will never cause “more than good-natured amusement.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-08

President Roosevelt writes to Emperor William II to inform him that the United States is pleased to accept a statue of Frederick the Great to be erected in Washington, D.C.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-05-15

President Roosevelt sends birthday greetings to German Emperor William II.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-27

President Roosevelt thanks German Emperor William II for the letter and book, which were presented to him by the new German ambassador Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff. Roosevelt praises the previous German ambassador, Hermann Speck von Sternburg, but says that the new ambassador appears to be a very able man. He would be pleased to accept the invitation to speak at the University of Berlin after his African safari, and hopes to meet with William II when he is there. Roosevelt additionally comments on other major events around the world, including the recent Sicilian earthquake, the progress of the Great White Fleet on its journey, and the state of affairs in China.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-02

President Roosevelt sends German Emperor William II a note of good will, and thanks him for the friendship he has shown during the years that Roosevelt has been president. Roosevelt reflects that he would have liked to have continued to be president, but that he is satisfied with his accomplishment while in office, and is looking forward to his African safari. He does not expect to hold office again, but if America is ever involved in another war would like to lead a division of cavalry. Ambassador Hermann Speck von Sternburg’s death saddened Roosevelt, and he praises Sternburg’s conduct and service as a diplomat.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-26

President Roosevelt thanks German Emperor William II for the courteous inquiry.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-01

President Roosevelt thanks German Emperor William II for his letter and the volume on Wartburg. He is glad that William II appreciates the American fleet, but notes that he wishes he could pass legislation to allow younger officers to attain higher grades.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-14

President Roosevelt urges German Emperor William II to enter into a treaty of arbitration with the United States as an expression of goodwill. Acceptance of such a treaty would provide evidence of friendship between the two countries and pave the way for future cooperation, even though the treaty itself is not as effective as Roosevelt would hope.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-06

On behalf of the United States, President Roosevelt expresses thanks for German Emperor William II’s thoughtfulness and kindness.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-26

President Roosevelt thanks German Emperor William II for his work in fostering friendship between Germany and the United States. He regrets that the situation regarding his nomination of David Jayne Hill as the new Ambassador to Germany was made public, and explains that if he had been told privately that the Emperor wanted a different man, he would have nominated someone else. Roosevelt also provides an update on the progress of the American fleet’s tour of South America, and says that its target practice off the Mexican coast went well.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-04

President Roosevelt informs Emperor William II he has directed German Ambassador to the United States Hermann Speck von Sternburg to communicate directly with the emperor by cable and letter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-03