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Acting Secretary of State Adee informs German Ambassador Sternburg that he has received Sternburg’s letter regarding Emperor William II’s presentation of busts of Frederick II and Helmuth Moltke to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Adee promises to ensure that the busts are forwarded to their destination.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-17
German Ambassador Hermann Speck von Sternburg informs Secretary of State Root that German Emperor William II is presenting the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, with the busts of Frederick II and Helmuth Moltke to show the emperor’s interest in the American Army. Sternburg tells Root that he forwarded the busts through the Consulate General at New York and asks him to ensure they reach their destination.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-08
Theodore Roosevelt will see F. V. Greene when he returns. He admires Greene’s enclosures but has two suggestions, which he discusses at length. First, Greene only needs to state that King of Prussia Frederick II’s approbation of George Washington seems to be a myth, as he never showed interest in Washington or the American Struggle. Roosevelt comments on Helmuth Moltke’s opinion of the Civil War and how France could have implemented similar cavalry tactics. His second suggestion is that it is incorrect to say that America’s action in the peace settlement of the Russo-Japanese War did not produce the current hostile relationships with Russia and Japan. He discusses the other factors involved.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-07
West Point Superintendent Scott asks Adjutant General McCain to send his thanks to Emperor of Germany William II for the busts of Frederick II, King of Prussia, and General Field Marshal Count Helmuth Moltke.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-10-07
Acting Secretary of War Oliver acknowledges the receipt of busts representing Frederick II of Prussia and Count Helmuth von Moltke, which have been presented to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Oliver asks Secretary of State Root to thank the German Ambassador on behalf of the War Department.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-10-11
Acting Secretary of State Bacon forwards copies of correspondence to William Loeb related to the recent gift of two busts by William II, German Emperor, to the United States Military Academy at West Point, as they may interest President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-10-17
Acting Secretary of State Bacon passes along a message from German Ambassador Hermann Speck von Sternburg. German Emperor William II has gifted two busts to the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York which are currently being held by the Department of State.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-25