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Kuropatkin, A. N. (Alekseĭ Nikolaevich), 1848-1925

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Letter from George von Lengerke Meyer to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from George von Lengerke Meyer to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Meyer writes President Roosevelt about the Russo-Japanese War. Meyer describes Stanley Washburn’s report of dwindling American sympathies with the Japanese. Washburn does not believe the Japanese army will ever beat the Russian army in Manchuria. Meyer mentions his interactions with Camille Barrère, the French Ambassador, and his indication that French and German banks are beginning to side with Russia. Meyer also relates an interaction he had with the Japanese minister, in which the minister stated he was interested in Roosevelt’s thoughts on Manchuria and Japan’s control of Port Arthur.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-20

Creator(s)

Meyer, George von Lengerke, 1858-1918

Germany’s aim in foreign politics

Germany’s aim in foreign politics

Arnold White writes about the international situation in Europe, addressing first Russia’s desire for a warm water port, and then his impression of Germany’s goals with regards to Europe. Germany, White says, is the only nation with something to gain from a European war, and that the push for war is coming from the Jewish influence in Germany. With President Roosevelt’s election and friendship towards Germany, the United States has been removed as a potential deterrent toward German aggression. White ends with a prediction that if war happens, it will come through German aggression towards the Netherlands moving towards a collision with Great Britain, and he admonishes his reader that Germany must be watched.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-04

Creator(s)

White, Arnold, 1848-1925

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Otto Trevelyan

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Otto Trevelyan

On the occasion of his recent inauguration, President Roosevelt sends his reflections on the accomplishments of his first term in office and the challenges of his second term, along with a description of the inauguration itself. Secretary of State John Hay gave Roosevelt a ring with a lock of Abraham Lincoln’s hair in it, which he wore while taking the oath of office, sharing his thoughts about Lincoln and how he tries to live up to Lincoln’s example. Roosevelt describes the various groups of people who participated in the inaugural parade, including cowboys, Indians, veterans of several wars, civic organizations, coal miners, farmers, and more. Roosevelt describes current domestic and international challenges. In the English-speaking countries, Roosevelt finds the divisions between rural and city dwellers to be of concern, as well as the dwindling birth rate.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Leonard Wood to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Leonard Wood to Theodore Roosevelt

General Wood informs President Roosevelt about the situation in the Philippines, reporting that besides the areas of Leyte and Samor, the situation is relatively quiet. He recommends that America keep the islands garrisoned to prevent agitators from upsetting order. Wood opines that the Filipinos are far behind Cuba on the path to deserving independence, but praises the Spanish for having evangelized and civilized the Philippines. Wood recommends the recovering Lieutenant Gordon Johnston for the Medal of Honor. Wood plans to send his family home to the United States for the children’s schooling, and after the Filipino elections hopes himself to visit France and Germany to observe military maneuvers and methods there. Wood hopes afterwards to be appointed to New York where he can work on seacoast defense, but is willing to return to the Philippines if requested. Wood also discusses his opinions on the results of the Russo-Japanese War.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-11-18

Creator(s)

Wood, Leonard, 1860-1927

Letter from Hermann Speck von Sternburg to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Hermann Speck von Sternburg to Theodore Roosevelt

German Ambassador Sternburg asks President Roosevelt if it would be possible for him to visit Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill sometime in early September. Sternburg also shares a story he heard regarding Russian knowledge of Japanese military strength prior to the Russo-Japanese war, when the Russian military attache W. K. Samoiloff was accused of having become “thoroughly [J]apanized” by General A. N. Kuropatkin when he reported on the extent of Japan’s military preparedness.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-21

Creator(s)

Sternburg, Hermann Speck von, Freiherr, 1852-1908

Present position of Russian and Japanese forces

Present position of Russian and Japanese forces

The Naval Intelligence Office describes the whereabouts of the Japanese navy and the Russian military forces, noting that both are making efforts to keep this information secret. For example, they are limiting where their military telegrams and mail are sent. The writer also describes several battleships that have been sunk.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-20

Creator(s)

United States. Office of Naval Intelligence

Memorandum from the Office of Naval Intelligence

Memorandum from the Office of Naval Intelligence

There has been no change in the positions of the armies since October 21, as they have been focused on burying the dead, treating the wounded, replenishing supplies, and generally strengthening positions. They have both been hampered by heavy rains. The siege of Port Arthur continues. The Baltic Fleet has arrived on the Spanish coast and is headed for Tangiers. Lieutenant Newton A. McCully has arrived at Russian headquarters and was received favorably by General Aleksey Kuropatkin.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-28

Creator(s)

United States. Office of Naval Intelligence

Editorial announcement of five articles by General Kuropatkin

Editorial announcement of five articles by General Kuropatkin

This proof copy of an announcement by McClure’s Magazine advertises the upcoming publication of five articles by General A. N. Kuropatkin, who was Commander-in-Chief of the Russian forces during the Russo-Japanese war. The magazine claims to have obtained a manuscript written by Kuropatkin detailing the history of the war, and will publish articles containing excerpts from the translated materials, including letters to Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, and plans for Russia’s growth and military campaigns. The advertisement also provides a brief biography of Kuropatkin to establish his expertise on these matters.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-16

Creator(s)

McClure's magazine

Time to call Russia’s bluff

Time to call Russia’s bluff

In order to check Russia’s aggressive diplomatic policy against the United States, Great Britain, and Japan, the writer argues, one nation or a combination of nations must call its bluff. The article suggests the United States may be in the best position to check Russia’s actions, and that the initiative rests more with it than with either Japan or Great Britain.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-04

Creator(s)

Unknown