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Memorandum from Albert H. Howe to William Loeb

Memorandum from Albert H. Howe to William Loeb

Albert H. Howe is frustrated by Commander John Allen Dougherty’s delay in sailing to his position as naval attaché in Tokyo. Dougherty has been directed three times to leave, and his living quarters have been established and set up, yet he still has not physically made his way to Tokyo. This is causing distress and slowing down normal work procedures.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-11

Letter from Lloyd Carpenter Griscom to John Hay

Letter from Lloyd Carpenter Griscom to John Hay

Ambassador Griscom encloses translations of resolutions passed in Diet which indicate terms to include indemnity, cession of territory, and measures that will guarantee the prospect of enduring peace. Russia must be required to abstain from warlike operations threatening the frontiers of China as well as the peace of Japan.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-29

Telegram from George von Lengerke Meyer to John Hay

Telegram from George von Lengerke Meyer to John Hay

George von Lengerke Meyer writes to Secretary of State Hay about a letter Meyer received from Russian Foreign Minister V. N. Lamzdorf. In the letter, Lamzdorf points out that the Imperial Government would like President Roosevelt to find out Japan’s viewpoint on an armistice and Japan’s plans for appointing plenipotentiaries. Meyer goes on to express his idea that both Japan and Russia should give their plenipotentiary nominations to Roosevelt, who will then share the nominations with each country’s ambassadors.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-23

Telegram from William Loeb to Maurice Latta

Telegram from William Loeb to Maurice Latta

William Loeb transcribes several telegrams sent to President Roosevelt in his absence concerning the ongoing international diplomatic efforts to end the Russo-Japanese War. In response to Roosevelt’s suggestion, plenipotentiaries from both Japan and Russia will negotiate terms of peace. It is rumored that Russia will recommend Paris as the location for the meeting.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-11

The eclipse

The eclipse

President Roosevelt watches as Russian Emperor Nicholas II and Japanese Emperor Meiji shake hands. Nicholas II says, “Oh joyski,” while Meiji says, “Banzai.” In the background, “France,” John Bull, Russian General N. P. Linevich, and Japanese Field Marshal Iwao Ōyama cheer. Linevich says, “Have a vodka with me, my dear Ōyama,” while Ōyama says, “No, this is on me, general.” Roosevelt says, “Bless you, my peaceful children, de-lighted,” as a large Roosevelt face eclipses the “war” sun.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-30

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Hay

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Hay

President Roosevelt tells Secretary of State Hay about Captain John F. Morrison’s assessment of the Japanese army. Morrison spent time with Japanese General Yasukata Oku’s army and observed that American attachés were favored over British attachés and the Russian prisoners—most of whom were wounded—were treated kindly. Morrison was impressed by the training and preparedness of the Japanese army, especially in comparison to the Russian army.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frank Basil Tracy

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frank Basil Tracy

President Roosevelt tells Frank Basil Tracy that while he greatly likes the portrait that Joseph DeCamp painted of him, he does not want to write a letter specifically about it because then he would be asked to write letters about every other portrait. Roosevelt does not object to Tracy making a statement that he knows that Roosevelt likes the portrait. John Woodbury has a letter that Roosevelt gives Tracy permission to quote from. Roosevelt likes Albert Bushnell Hart, especially recently since “his action in connection with the Englishman at Tokio.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-29

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kentarō Kaneko

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kentarō Kaneko

President Roosevelt thanks Baron Kentarō Kaneko for the letters and telegrams they have exchanged, and sends him a copy of the bill that was finally passed regarding the American commission to the Japanese exhibition. Roosevelt believes that they have been able to meet Kaneko’s hopes for the law, and that it was done in the correct spirit. Roosevelt and Secretary of State Elihu Root both worked hard to make sure that the bill was passed. F. J. V. Skiff, Francis Davis Millet, and Francis B. Loomis have been appointed commissioners, and Roosevelt offers to have them visit Tokyo as soon as their visit would be useful. Skiff and Millet have had past experiences with Worlds Exhibitions, and may be able to give valuable insight.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-13