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Letter from Hermann Speck von Sternburg to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Hermann Speck von Sternburg to Theodore Roosevelt

German Ambassador Sternburg gives President Roosevelt his thoughts on a military report Roosevelt had sent him previously. Sternburg agrees that Japan does not want to see China’s military strength improve. Western military advisors have proven the Chinese are excellent soldiers with the right training. Sternburg also sends a letter he received from St. George Littledale.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-10-23

Present position of Russian and Japanese forces

Present position of Russian and Japanese forces

The Naval Intelligence Office describes the whereabouts of the Japanese navy and the Russian military forces, noting that both are making efforts to keep this information secret. For example, they are limiting where their military telegrams and mail are sent. The writer also describes several battleships that have been sunk.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-20