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Ambassador Meyer discusses the benefits of Sergei Vitte taking over N. V. Muravʹev’s position in Russia. He believes Vitte will be instrumental in bringing peace between the Russians and the Japanese.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-18
Ambassador Meyer writes to Acting Secretary of State Loomis acknowledging receipt of a cablegram message which he shared with Russian diplomat Lamsdorff. Meyer then discusses the plenipotentiaries’ meeting involving Russia and Japan, and he expects Russian plenipotentiaries to land in New York in the coming weeks. Meyer mentions the arrival of Russian official Muravieff, who became ill.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-11
Ambassador Meyer discusses the issues with Ambassador Lamzdorf’s communication between the Russian and Japanese diplomats.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-11
American Ambassador to Russia George von Lengerke Meyer writes to President Roosevelt in response to a previous letter. The letter is part of the frequent correspondence between Meyer and Roosevelt during the Russo-Japanese war. Meyer updates Roosevelt about his difficulty with getting in contact with Tsar Nicholas II, how the war affects the Russian peasants, and the current stance of the conversations about peace. The last two pages are a copy of the letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-08
Ambassador Meyer informs President Roosevelt that he received his letter from May 2, 1905, and Meyer is going to send Secretary of State Hay a letter covering the situation in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Relations are good with Russians; however, Czar Nicholas II has issued an edict on the defense of the Russian Empire. Meyer encloses an article from a Russian newspaper entitled “Our New Representative in America,” which describes Russia’s international relations from Russia’s point of view.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-23
Hermann Speck von Sternburg writes to President Roosevelt discussing a meeting of Count Lamzdorf, Ambassador Wilhelm Eduard von Schoen, Ambassador Maurice Bompard, and Ambassador Charles Hardinge. Sternburg states that Russia is interested in peace but believes that since Japan started the war, she should bring forward peace offerings.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-24
Hermann Speck von Sterburg provides an account of international relations as the Russo-Japanese War draws to an end. Based on an analysis of press, particularly in France, Sternburg believes that Russia is thought to be closer with England and France than with Japan. It is also suggested that any peace negotiations should involve President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-22
Alvey A. Adee writes President Roosevelt concerning the decision of the Russian Prize Court about the cargo of the German steamer Arabia. He encloses a dispatch from the American Ambassador in St. Petersburg and awaits a reply.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-23
President Roosevelt has attempted and failed to convince the Japanese to agree to an armistice, and notes that Russia cannot hope for peace without making major concessions.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1905-07-07
President Roosevelt acknowledges Japan’s “overwhelming triumph” and hopes that Russia will concede to defeat in order to avoid further conflict.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1905-06-19