Japan

Letter from James Bronson Reynolds to Nicholas Murray Butler

James Bronson Reynolds informs President of Columbia University Nicholas Murray Butler that, before pursuing studies in the law, he will take a year sabbatical traveling across Europe and in parts of Asia and Africa with Mrs. Reynolds. Reynolds relays that he will visit Gifford Pinchot in Washington, D.C., and inquires about employment possibilities with the National Government.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-01

Stations of Japanese war ships

Report with the name, date of launch, type, and displacement of Japanese warships. Most of the ships also have the date of their last sighting in the remarks column.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-14

Letter from Alvey A. Adee to William Loeb

Alvey A. Adee encloses a copy of the new demands of the Russian Government in reference to the evacuation of Manchuria to be delivered to President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-12

Substance of the new demands made by the Russian government on or about September 6th

Memorandum with a summary of Russian conditions given to China that, if fulfilled, will lead to Russia removing its troops from Manchuria and returning the region to China.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-06

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge writes to President Roosevelt expressing concerns about the United States’ trade with Manchuria (China). He suggests that the U.S. align itself with Japan and England to protest the large proportions that Manchuria is assuming. He ends the letter on a friendly note, filling Roosevelt in on his everyday happenings and also suggests that a friend of his has a son that would be a great candidate to deal with the recent issues with Manchuria.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-21

Letter from Frederick William Holls to Theodore Roosevelt

Frederick William Holls argues against joining Great Britain and Japan in their opposition to the Russian annexation of Manchuria. He believes that friendship with Russia is very important and that Russian and American interests do not seriously conflict. Holls will be unable to serve as an “umpire” to arbitrate claims by Germany and Italy against Venezuela. He has other commitments that will prevent him from leaving the country during the summer.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-09

Letter from David Starr Jordan to Theodore Roosevelt

David Starr Jordan lays out a plan to protect fur seals and end pelagic sealing.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-20

Business card of Hirokichi Mutsu

Business card of Hirokichi Mutsu, First Secretary to the Legation of Japan.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12

Letter from John Barrett to John Hay

John Barrett accepts that he will not be appointed Minister to Japan on account of Japanese opposition but remains hopeful of appointment to China. He believes that a couple of personal enemies undermined his chances by relaying some seemingly innocent comments comparing the Japanese with the Filipinos. Barrett is returning to the United States and wants President Roosevelt and Secretary of State Hay to look at the situation from his viewpoint.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-20

Confidential memorandum regarding John Barrett

Summary of communications regarding the objections of Japan to the appointment of John Barrett as U.S. Minister to Japan. President Roosevelt and Secretary of State Hay had both supported Barrett’s appointment until the Japanese government argued against it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-20

Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of State Hay informs President Roosevelt that John Barrett is considered persona non grata in Japan, and that the Japanese do not want him as a diplomat. Bartlett Tripp wants Japan, i.e. a consular or diplomatic position, and claims President McKinley promised it to him. Also, Lord Lansdowne has agreed to the scheme of submission to a mixed tribunal.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-08

Letter from Frederick W. Holls to Theodore Roosevelt

Frederick Holls has heard there is Japanese opposition to John Barrett being appointed Minister to Japan. Holls believes that Barrett will perform well in this position and thinks that the Japanese are causing difficulties in order to display their equality with the great powers. There is the possibility that the late Minister to Japan, Colonel Buck, spoke badly of Barrett to the Japanese, leading to this opposition.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-10

Letter from John F. Hooper to Theodore Roosevelt

John F. Hooper wishes to assure President Roosevelt that he is ready and willing to be sent to Asia at any time that the president would have need of him. He would prefer to go back to Japan as he feels he would be the most useful there.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-27

Summary of letter from John F. Hooper

John F. Hooper expresses his desire to return to a government position in Asia, preferably in Japan.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-27

Letter from C. Hughes Armistead

C. Hughes Armistead explains to his uncle why his trip home from Japan has been delayed and provides dates for his expected visit.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-29

Letter from Andrew Dickson White to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador White introduces Count Inoue, Japanese Minister to Germany, who will be visiting the United States.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-01

Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of State Hay informs President Roosevelt that he has received assurances from Russia that it does not seek exclusive mining rights in Manchuria. Hay is continuing his work on the Colombian treaty.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-07-12

Object of Baron Shibusawa’s journey

Baron Shibusawa is vacationing in the United States and Europe, but would also like to meet leading businessmen with the ultimate goal of establishing better relations between East and West.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-06-16

Letter from Durham White Stevens to George B. Cortelyou

Durham White Stevens is helping organize the visit of Baron Shibusawa, a leading Japanese financier and capitalist, to the United States and wants to ensure that Shibusawa is able to meet with leading Americans in similar fields.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-06-16

Letter from James A. Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

James A. Roosevelt is in London and is concerned about exams he will soon be taking at Bonn. He asks if President Roosevelt could arrange a spot for him on a U.S. ship that will be present at the naval review for the coronation (most likely for King Edward VII of the United Kingdom). After the exams, Roosevelt intends to make a trip around the world with stops in India, China, Hawaii, and other sites.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-05-04