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This map marks the positions of Japanese and Russian armies in China and North Korea as well as naval bases and particular generals.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-22
Cecil Spring Rice updates Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt on the declining political and social situation in Russia. Although revolution seems to be in the air, Czar Nicholas seems impervious to demands for reform and determined to maintain the autocracy. Crowds are being shot down in the streets, including women and children; trains are being robbed of munitions; and a complete breakdown of order appears imminent. Spring Rice also describes Great Britain’s stance toward Russia, Japan, and America, particularly King Edward VII’s admiration for President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-03-13
This report describes the “operations of the 2nd Division, First Japanese Army, during its advance from Feng-huang-cheng, Manchuria toward Liao-yang.” Included are descriptions of battles between the Russian and Japanese armies, such as the fighting around Motion Pass. The report lists troop movements and casualties. Captain March notes that the Japanese have an excellent spy system.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-30
The Office of Naval Intelligence reports on Japanese and Russian troop positions and movements. It is speculated that the Japanese troops may be planning to strike at the railroad line from Tashichiao to Liaoyang and that the Russian forces in the Liam River Valley are threatened. Included is a quote from the letter of a naval attaché at Tokyo which shows “the confidence with which the Japanese began the war.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-22