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Acting Secretary of State Loomis acknowledges receipt of Ambassador Tower’s communication regarding the feelings of German diplomat Oswald von Richthofen about the potential of a peace conference at the Hague, which has been sent to the American embassy in the Netherlands.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-04-05
Charlemagne Tower discusses the German response to the question posed by President Roosevelt to hold a second peace conference in the Hague. Germany, while amenable to the idea, wanted the United States to play a central role in defining the program rather than allowing the input of several other nations.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-03-11
An opinion piece from The Outlook magazine of London, England, discussing the debate over Japanese laborers in British colonies.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-10-12
Thomas St. John Gaffney congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on his recent proclamation warning government officials to abstain from commenting on international matters in speeches and in writings. Gaffney also discusses Russia and Japan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-21
John Hay confirms that German Emperor Wilhelm II has received Theodore Roosevelt’s letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-01
Ambassador Tower informs Secretary of State Hay that the sealed letter from President Roosevelt to Emperor Wilhelm II has been delivered to Oswald Freiherr von Richthofen, Foreign Secretary and head of the Foreign Office. Tower has instructed von Richthofen that no record of the letter has been made at the embassy as it is personal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-23
John B. Jackson, of the American Embassy in Berlin, declares Prince Heinrich of Prussia’s visit to the United States a success. He speculates that it will foster improved relations between the United States and Germany.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-12