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Charles Oman thanks President Roosevelt for recommending the writings of David-Leon Cahun, and discusses historical military strategies from the Mongols, the Islamic Empire in the 13th century, and horsebowman, in particular.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-08-22
Secretary of State Hay requests a date and time for the newly appointed Persian Minister to the United States, General Morteza Khan, to present his credentials to President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-20
Secretary of State Hay advises that there is nothing to be done in an unknown matter except to send a civil acknowledgment of Mrs. Howe’s letter. Whatever “professional philanthropists” may believe, the United States cannot reform Turkey and Persia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-22
Acting Secretary of State Loomis received William Loeb’s letter of December 19 with an enclosure from Ambassador Pearson. The Russian railway workers’ treatment of the plants sent by President Roosevelt to the Shah of Iran has been brought to the attention of the American embassy at St. Petersburg, Russia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-29
Masʻūd ibn Nāṣir al-Dīn, the Governor of Isfahan, expresses his gratitude for the gift of a signed copy of Hunting Trips of a Ranchman from President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-23
Two copies of President Roosevelt’s “Hunting Trips of a Ranchman” have been sent to the United States Minister of Persia with instructions to deliver one copy to the Shah and the other to the Governor of Isfahan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-08
“The son of Tiglath-Pileser has his ancestors’ tastes. Read the blue-penciled part.” (Secretary of State Hay encloses a letter from Lloyd Carpenter Griscom, Minister to Persia, requesting an autographed copy of President Roosevelt’s books on big game hunting for the Governor of Isfahan.)
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-02
Lloyd Carpenter Griscom, United States Minister to Persia, is working to advance American trade in the Middle East and Iran. He has checked out the two main trade routes, one from Tehran to Baghdad, and the other from Isfahan to the River. The Governor of Isfahan, who is also the Shah’s brother, would like an autographed copy of one of President Roosevelt’s books on big game hunting. Griscom thinks such a gift would be very helpful for his work, and suggests two copies be sent so one may also be given to the Shah.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-26
Freiherr Sternburg is in India and reflects on the great power politics of India and the Middle East. The Russians want a port on the Persian Gulf and are advancing through Persia. The British oppose them in order to maintain a connection between India and Asia Minor. Germany is building a railroad across the Ottoman Empire which is complicating the issue, but Sternburg believes the railroad will help Great Britain. He has not been impressed with the British military in India.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-26
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
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
Assistant Secretary of State Hill encloses a translated note requesting that congratulations be sent to the Persian Shah on his birthday. Hill also encloses a draft of the telegram that will be sent to the Shah.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-26
General Khan, the Persian minister, is currently absent and, through Chekib Bey, has requested that the customary congratulations on Muzaffar al-Din Shah’s birthday be sent directly to Tehran.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-21