Germany--Berlin

Letter from Nicholas Murray Butler

In a letter to an unspecified party, Columbia University President Butler speaks about how organizer of the Association for International Conciliation baron Paul-Henri-Benjamin Balluet Estournelles de Constant has requested Butler’s help organizing public relations in regards to the agency. He states that it is particularly desirable for the American representatives at the upcoming Hague Conference to be able to rely upon “instructed and sympathetic public opinion.” Butler asks for the recipient’s opinion on who should be asked to join a related committee.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-05

Letter from Leonard Wood to Theodore Roosevelt

General Wood informs President Roosevelt about the situation in the Philippines, reporting that besides the areas of Leyte and Samor, the situation is relatively quiet. He recommends that America keep the islands garrisoned to prevent agitators from upsetting order. Wood opines that the Filipinos are far behind Cuba on the path to deserving independence, but praises the Spanish for having evangelized and civilized the Philippines. Wood recommends the recovering Lieutenant Gordon Johnston for the Medal of Honor. Wood plans to send his family home to the United States for the children’s schooling, and after the Filipino elections hopes himself to visit France and Germany to observe military maneuvers and methods there. Wood hopes afterwards to be appointed to New York where he can work on seacoast defense, but is willing to return to the Philippines if requested. Wood also discusses his opinions on the results of the Russo-Japanese War.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-11-18

Letter from Bellamy Storer to Theodore Roosevelt

Bellamy Storer writes to President Roosevelt asking him to consider the facts, which Storer has enclosed as a statement of points, regarding his dismissal from diplomatic service. The dismissal was based on the grounds that both Storer’s conduct, in his capacity as an American ambassador, and his wife Maria Longworth Storer’s conduct in Rome, blurred the lines of public office and personal opinion regarding the promotion of Archbishop John Ireland to Cardinal. Storer defends his actions, including full and partial correspondence between those chiefly involved, to prove that he was acting in his public capacity at the request of President Roosevelt, which Roosevelt now denies. Storer is aggrieved that he was dismissed before his letter of resignation could have reached Washington since he was on leave in Egypt at the time he received Roosevelt’s request for his resignation.

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Creation Date

1906-11-18

Letter from John William Burgess to Theodore Roosevelt

Professor Burgess reports to President Roosevelt that he delivered a speech yesterday to the German royal family, the ministries, the University of Berlin staff, and other invited guests. Following his address, Emperor Wilhelm II gave a “short stirring speech” and led “three mighty cheers for Theodore Roosevelt” that shook the room. Burgess assures Roosevelt that no such thing had happened there before and suggests that he read newspaper accounts of the address. Finally, Burgess reports that the Roosevelt Room at the University is complete and describes it for the President, noting especially that the portraits “look most imposing” and the room “could not be finer.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-28

Letter from George von Lengerke Meyer to Theodore Roosevelt

George von Lengerke Meyer recounts a series of telegrams sent back and forth regarding his requesting permission to take an after-cure in the mountains to help with his illness. If needed, he will return immediately; otherwise he will remain in Russia until Roosevelt calls on him. Meyer likens Russian’s prejudices against Jews to that of Benjamin R. Tillman’s views on the rights of African Americans. He thinks the next Duma will be radical and that the current quiet in Russia might not last.

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Creation Date

1906-09-21

Letter from George von Lengerke Meyer to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Meyer writes to President Roosevelt regarding Meyer’s discussion of the Russian situation with French official Maurice Rouvier. Meyer mentions that Rouvier is concerned about the impact of the Russian securities downfall on France’s financial situation, yet German official Bernhard Bülow has a more positive outlook. Next, Meyer describes his dinner meeting with Emperor William II who commented on Roosevelt’s cablegram messages, remarks, and stance regarding a tariff and treaty. Meyer then goes into detail about Russian strikes and the potential plans for deploying Russian Cossack troops to help keep things in order.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-12-06

Letter from Nicholas Murray Butler to Theodore Roosevelt

Nicholas Murray Butler is happy that President Roosevelt has agreed to lend his name to a chair position at the University of Berlin.

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Creation Date

1905-10-06

Letter from William B. Allison to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Allison wishes for an upcoming conference with the German ambassador to be held in Washington rather than in Berlin due to the lack of a suitable American representative. Allison also discusses his concern about reciprocal treaties with Germany, most likely referencing Section 3 of the Dingley Tariff Act of 1897.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-24

Letter from George von Lengerke Meyer to John Hay

Ambassador Meyer writes to Secretary of State Hay concerning a translated article from the Russian newspaper “Novoe Vremya”. Meyer remarks that write ups in this newspaper have been tinged with negativity against the United States, and the newspaper has taken a neutral standpoint concerning Roosevelt’s efforts. Meyer then makes mention of President Roosevelt’s invitation for sending plenipotentiaries and plans for an armistice.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-21

Letter from Francis B. Loomis to William Loeb

Acting Secretary of State Loomis writes to William Loeb with enclosures for President Roosevelt. The enclosures include a copy of a message from Berlin’s American ambassador and a publication detailing Germany and Italy’s commercial treaty.

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Creation Date

1905-06-17

Letter from Hermann Speck von Sternburg to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Sternburg asks President Roosevelt if he would talk to Ambassador Spring Rice. Spring Rice is convinced that there is a secret deal in place between Germany and Russia in advance of the Hague conference.

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Creation Date

1905-05-25

Letter from Cecil Spring Rice to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt

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.

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Creation Date

1905-03-29

Letter from Henry White to Theodore Roosevelt

Henry White sends President Roosevelt a message from Edward VII. The King wanted to convey his regards and his best wishes for Roosevelt’s success with his second administration and hopes Roosevelt will never be persuaded by any other sovereign or government. The King intends to write Roosevelt shortly. White asks that when Roosevelt replies to the King, he mentions that White delivered the message. White saw Cecil Spring Rice, Arthur James Balfour, and Henry Lansdowne before leaving London, and they were all interested in Spring Rice’s trip to Washington. White also writes that the British government has had two votes of want of confidence in the House of Commons and again in the House of Lords.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-25

Letter from George von Lengerke Meyer to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Meyer writes to President Roosevelt regarding his dinner meeting with English Ambassador Egerton and Egerton’s words about the Russian loan. Meyer then mentions his discussion with the King who anticipates Meyer’s move to Saint Petersburg, Russia. The King foresees Russian conflict over China, shares his bad experience involving his tampered letters in Russia, and describes a case in Saint Petersburg involving an Italian Embassy official being bribed by someone seeking to crack the telegraph code.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-14

Letter from George von Lengerke Meyer to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Meyer writes President Roosevelt about the Russo-Japanese War. Meyer describes Stanley Washburn’s report of dwindling American sympathies with the Japanese. Washburn does not believe the Japanese army will ever beat the Russian army in Manchuria. Meyer mentions his interactions with Camille Barrère, the French Ambassador, and his indication that French and German banks are beginning to side with Russia. Meyer also relates an interaction he had with the Japanese minister, in which the minister stated he was interested in Roosevelt’s thoughts on Manchuria and Japan’s control of Port Arthur.

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Creation Date

1905-01-20

Letter from Henry White to Theodore Roosevelt

American diplomat Henry White thanks President Roosevelt for his appointment as Ambassador to Italy. White also discusses the secret negotiations going on with Lord Lansdowne that would lead to British diplomat Cecil Spring Rice being transferred from acting ambassador to Russia to serving as a special representative to Roosevelt. White notes that he has kept these negotiations secret, even from the United States’ Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Joseph Hodges Choate.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-07

Letter from William Dudley Foulke to Theodore Roosevelt

William Dudley Foulke tells President Roosevelt that he feels responsible for mass confusion over which consulate John Lewis Griffiths is to be appointed to.

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Creation Date

1905-01-04

Letter from John Hay to William Loeb

Secretary of State Hay provides a copy of the letter from the American Ambassador at Berlin, which is relative to the photograph of Carl Ro¨chling’s painting that he did of Frederick the Great. It was the wish of the German Emperor that it be given to President Roosevelt.

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Creation Date

1905-01-04

Letter from Marcus Braun to William Loeb

Marcus Braun expresses disappointment that President Roosevelt will not record his voice for the gramophone archive of Berlin and addresses other issues in William Loeb’s letter. Braun also informs Loeb of the various Republican Leagues he has formed in order to organize voters for the upcoming election. Braun recommends that Loeb organize the foreign press bureau and suggests hiring Max Stern to ensure as many voters as possible turn out for Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-07-08

Letter from John Hay to William Loeb

John Hay confirms that German Emperor Wilhelm II has received Theodore Roosevelt’s letter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-01