England

Secretary of War Taft writes to President Roosevelt about the events that will later be called the Moroccan Crisis (1904-1906), which worsened German relations with France and England. At the request of Roosevelt, Taft met separately with the German and British Ambassadors to try to deescalate tensions so that a misunderstanding would not lead to increased hostility. Taft writes also of the Loomis-Bowen affair and of a Japanese minister who spoke of negotiating a peace for the Russo-Japanese War.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-04-26

Silas McBee sends President Roosevelt an editorial and President Nicholas Murray Butler’s letter. McBee would like Roosevelt’s opinion on the stance he has taken about public education in America. McBee hopes to implement a similar educational system in the “old countries.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-04-28

Ambassador Meyer writes to President Roosevelt describing a crisis situation in Russia and a need for reform. Meyer mentions that he is sending Roosevelt a report and other documents concerning the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-05-01

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-04-13

Creator(s)

Sternburg, Hermann Speck von, Freiherr, 1852-1908

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Ambassador Sternburg makes President Roosevelt aware of German Emperor William II’s position several international matters. In particular, the emperor has concerns about the peace being brokered in the Russo-Japanese War, and about the agreement between France and England regarding Morocco.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-04-05

Cecil Spring Rice shares matters of foreign affairs regarding Russia, Japan, Germany, and other countries with First Lady Edith Roosevelt. Issues regarding the resolution of the Russo-Japanese War and terms for peace – as well as the situation within Russia, which Spring Rice says borders on anarchy – make up the bulk of the letter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-29

Hermann Speck von Sternburg writes to President Roosevelt discussing a meeting of Count Lamzdorf, Ambassador Wilhelm Eduard von Schoen, Ambassador Maurice Bompard, and Ambassador Charles Hardinge. Sternburg states that Russia is interested in peace but believes that since Japan started the war, she should bring forward peace offerings.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-24

Michael Davitt writes to ask President Roosevelt to make a statement in favor of Irish independence from England. Noting that England very much admires Roosevelt and would listen to him, Davitt explains the reasons why Ireland needs to be allowed self-rule. He also offers data about the large number of American immigrants who have left Ireland, having a negative impact on Ireland.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-04

Hermann Speck von Sternburg writes on behalf of the German Emperor to express concerns about France and Spain taking control of Morocco and the market there. England is also mentioned, as they would like to stay out of the situation although they, like Germany, would like for things to stay as they currently are.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-07

Hermann Speck von Sternburg relays information from Berlin. A “speedy conclusion of peace” would have advantages for Russia, according to the British ambassador. Count Vladimir Lamsdorff agrees. Speck von Sternburg believes that these talks have been carried out “without knowledge of the law.” Speck von Sternburg’s people are also “anxious” to know Japan’s views on the peace talks.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-12

Hermann Speck von Sternburg offers Theodore Roosevelt a detailed look at the different possibilities playing out that could end the Russo-Japanese War. If the European powers combined interest and resources, Sternburg believes that they could end the Japanese threat in East Asia. However, articles in the French and English press raise doubt as to whether England is willing to combine powers and end an alliance with Japan, while factors in Germany and Russia also cause tension and complicate the ending of hostilities.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-09

Arthur Hamilton Lee sends friendly greetings to President Roosevelt and discusses Lee’s work in the British government. He then goes on to discuss the Russo-Japanese War and their “little friend Shiba in Cuba.” He concludes by saying how much he misses “his American friend” and while he knows Roosevelt is busy, he does not want to lose touch simply because of distance and the passage of time.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-01

To augment his previous letter, Carl Abel tells his “dear friend” that Japan seems unwilling to accept the truce proposed by Russia in the newspaper article. He goes on to speculate on the international relations consequences of the possible outcomes of the conflict.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-25

Freiherr Sternburg encloses a clipping from the New York Sun that he believes will interest President Roosevelt. The article is based on Roosevelt’s remarks concerning “the Far East after the war,” most likely referring to the Russo-Japanese War. Sternburg notes that the Chinese minister in London informed the Peking Government that England had asked for the lease of the Chusan (also known as Zhoushan) Archipelago for use as a naval base.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-12

John Harsen Rhoades asks President Roosevelt if he would like to contribute money to the fund being raised to cover the cost of athletes from Harvard and Yale traveling to compete in England against athletes from Oxford and Cambridge.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-29

Kermit Roosevelt discusses a recent trip to Europe. Roosevelt criticizes Mr. Bacon’s inability to handle the excessive death associated with the World War. He describes to his father the state of various countries in Europe, and discusses Spain’s pro-German sentiments.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915

George Cabot Lodge writes to President Roosevelt about an enclosure, a section of a letter from Edith Wharton who was staying with the Marlboroughs at Blenheim.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-06

Map of England, Wales, and the English Channel affixed to the front of a postcard. On the reverse of the postcard is a description of the Central Stair Hall at the Library of Congress.

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Creation Date

Unknown

Postcard commemorating the coronation of King George V. The postcard features a photograph of King George V surrounded by a semi-circle of stereotyped individuals and flags from Great Britain and their colonies. On the right side of the postcard, a list of important dates in the life of King George V and the Royal Coat of Arms are featured. Charles C. Myers notes the U.S.S. Delaware was the only ship to be in England at the time of the coronation, and the men from the ship were treated well. Myers also notes the cost of a penny stamp compared to a stamp in the United States.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is a souvenir card that the English people gave to the visitors from foreign countries during the coronation days of King George.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Postcard showing King George V and Queen Mary in coronation regalia. Charles C. Myers notes this is how they appeared before traveling to attend the coronation ceremonies.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Their majesties King George and Queen Mary as they appeared on June 22 when ready to start for Westminster Abbey for coronation ceremonies.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection