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Eleonora Kissel Kinnicutt encloses a print she found in London. She is pleased with the positive international relations President Roosevelt has made possible.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-22
Secretary of the Navy Long is favorable to Captain Goodrich being appointed naval attache at Berlin. However, Captain Charles D. Sigsbee of Naval Intelligence feels that William Henry Beehler, the current naval attache, should be retained for another six months.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-15
General Butt offers to discuss German interests and actions in Venezuela. Butt believes that the “enemy ground scouts are at our door.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-23
Baron von Herman, agricultural expert of the German embassy, has been transferred to Germany and would like to pay his respects to President and Mrs. Roosevelt before his departure.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-17
Baron von Herman, agricultural expert of the German embassy, is leaving the United States and would like to pay his respects to President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-18
Secretary of State Hay describes the German-American understanding that the Monroe Doctrine prevents European powers from acquiring territory in the Americas and that Germany will not seize any territory due to the ongoing dispute with Venezuela.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-16
A prominent member of the German foreign office is advocating for Hermann Speck von Sternburg’s return to a position in Washington, D.C. Sternburg is traveling to central India to view the British military maneuvers. He is interested to see the military developments since the South African War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-01
A record of American boats entered in the German-American races. The list includes the name of the boat, the name of the designer, and the name of the owner for each vessel.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-27
Poultney Bigelow called on President Roosevelt earlier but Roosevelt was not available. Bigelow was attending the American Historical Association convention and is now headed northwest to address various universities on German military preparation and American interests.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-07
Hermann Speck von Sternburg is pleased to announce he has received a post in Washington, D.C. He reviews recent political developments in Europe and Asia minor, including England’s triumphs across the world and widespread opposition to Germany’s intentions for expansion.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-21
Secretary of State Hay jokes about Albert von Quadt-Wykradt-Isny’s inquiry and his own response regarding the “Chinese medal” sent to President Roosevelt from Emperor William II. Hay did state that Roosevelt appreciated the medal and a formal acknowledgment would be sent to the German government.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-12
Eugene Tyler Chamberlain examines how tonnage taxes are applied to German and American vessels.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-05
English translation of a German magazine article featuring a wide ranging description and appraisal of President Roosevelt and his first months in office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-07
Hermann Speck von Sternburg would like to serve in Washington, D.C., more than anywhere else, but his return depends on President Roosevelt. Sternburg reviews Russia’s actions in Asia, including its preoccupation with Afghanistan and a blockade of Persian railways.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-08
After a discussion with Ambassador Porter, Charlemagne Tower believes that Porter will resign as American ambassador to France this summer. He opposes the appointment of a German-American as the ambassador to Germany.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-29
Captain Sigsbee presents two translations of German newspaper articles received from consular agents in Germany. The first article discusses Germany’s intent to promote immigration to South America and focuses on available economic opportunities for the German people. It claims that the United States ignored the Monroe doctrine by annexing Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the Philippines. The second article states Germany should not try to establish itself in South America as it would not be able to maintain long term control.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-25
Through his European contacts, Hiram S. Maxim has learned that many German officials supported an attack in the Philippines to prevent the United States from taking the islands. However, they feared that the British would intervene. The current feeling, also held by Emperor William II, is that Germany needs a larger fleet that will help expand German influence in South America. Austria-Hungary and France are also interested in limiting American influence in South America. Great Britain remains confident that the United States has control of the Western hemisphere and can foil any German plans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-29
W. W. Kimball encloses a war college lecture on how the United States could use a mobile coastal defense to free the fleet from the coast. He believes a free fleet could prevent a German war.
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1901-10-17
After an investigation by Lieutenant Von Stockhausen, it has been determined that the story about a duel between Adolf Hartmann of Duluth, Minnesota, and Lieutenant Pachmann of the German army was a fabrication. Hartmann had a dispute with a fellow student but never fought a duel. He also denied writing to his father about the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10
The South African War has increased interest in mounted infantry in Europe and India, with some even advocating for a full army to be mounted. The gloomy news from South Africa is difficult, especially since many of the British admire the Boers. The British are seeking to get their candidate on the throne of Afghanistan but Russia is opposing them with its own influence. There are also tensions in the Persian Gulf as Britain seeks to protect its interests and Germany desires access to Kuwait Harbor as the terminus of the Anatolian railroad. There is a great deal of interest about President Roosevelt in India.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-09