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Poultney Bigelow thanks President Roosevelt for his encouragement regarding Bigelow’s new position at the Boston University School of Law. Bigelow had an amiable meeting with Secretary of the Navy William H. Moody and hopes that Admiral French Ensor Chadwick can visit the points around the Red Sea and Persian Gulf that will become important to Russia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-06
Judge Holt addresses a New York Times article regarding rumors about former British Ambassador to Persia H. Mortimer Durand’s appointment as British Ambassador to the United States. Holt encourages Durand’s appointment as Ambassador based on his brother in law, former Minister to Persia, Arthur Sherburne Hardy’s positive reflections on Durand. Holt cites Durand’s admiration for President Roosevelt’s writings on the West.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-24
Hermann Speck von Sternburg, serving as German Consul in Calcutta, informs Roosevelt that the “rattling of sabers in the Persian Gulf has ceased” and speculates that the powers in the Persian Gulf will come to a peaceful settlement. Sternburg criticizes the state of the British military in India and compliments the fighting spirit of the “Mohamedeans” recruited from northern India and the skills of Indian soldiers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-30
Freiherr Sternburg is in India and reflects on the great power politics of India and the Middle East. The Russians want a port on the Persian Gulf and are advancing through Persia. The British oppose them in order to maintain a connection between India and Asia Minor. Germany is building a railroad across the Ottoman Empire which is complicating the issue, but Sternburg believes the railroad will help Great Britain. He has not been impressed with the British military in India.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-26
Hermann Speck von Sternburg is pleased to announce he has received a post in Washington, D.C. He reviews recent political developments in Europe and Asia minor, including England’s triumphs across the world and widespread opposition to Germany’s intentions for expansion.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-21
The South African War has increased interest in mounted infantry in Europe and India, with some even advocating for a full army to be mounted. The gloomy news from South Africa is difficult, especially since many of the British admire the Boers. The British are seeking to get their candidate on the throne of Afghanistan but Russia is opposing them with its own influence. There are also tensions in the Persian Gulf as Britain seeks to protect its interests and Germany desires access to Kuwait Harbor as the terminus of the Anatolian railroad. There is a great deal of interest about President Roosevelt in India.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-09