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Theodore Roosevelt is sorry that Uchida Kōsai will be leaving his position as Japanese foreign minister. Roosevelt has appreciated working with Kōsai and hopes their two countries will continue to nurture their close relationship. Roosevelt wishes Kōsai well with his new position as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-22
Anti-Japanese sentiment in San Francisco has spiked and the local authorities have yet to investigate or pursue justice. Tension between Japan and the United States is unusual, as an experienced diplomat on the subject stated: “America is the last country with which I expected complications with Japan. Traditional friendship of the two nations uniformly maintained by the government at Washington, makes me almost hesitate to believe that an anti-Japanese sentiment exists in Uncle Sam’s territory”. Fortunately, President Roosevelt is a capable and thoughtful leader, who will no doubt resolve the matter efficiently.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-06
General Greene writes to President Roosevelt thanking him for sharing an unspecified piece of correspondence. Greene also discusses the possibility of the Japanese working with the aid of China. Greene states that if such a threat should come, he hopes it is during Roosevelt’s time in office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-24