Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905)

Transcription of a telegram received from the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Baron Takahira has received a telegram which details the Imperial Japanese Government’s position on peace negotiations now that their navy has beaten the Russian navy. The Imperial Japanese government thinks the peace negotiation should be limited to the belligerents and to friendly assistance of a neutral country. President Roosevelt is the choice of the Imperial Japanese Government and they will allow him to choose the place of negotiations, the procedures, and the attendance of any other powers. The Imperial Japanese Government will not approach the Russian government directly or indirectly to talk about peace.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-05-31

Fragment of a letter from Frances Morris Ward to Corrine Roosevelt Robinson

Frances Morris Ward invites Corrine Roosevelt Robinson to visit her in September. She encloses a copy of a “plea” she has sent to 500 people, and intends to send to all the governors and other leaders. She will not send it to the President “until Russia & Japan are digested and disposed of,” however. She reflects on how proud President Roosevelt has made them, and hopes he always remains strong and unconscious of self.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-03-13

President Roosevelt complimented

The National Association of Life Underwriters passed a resolution at their recent convention, congratulating President Roosevelt on negotiating peace between Russia and Japan.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09

Peace delegates in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Russian and Japanese delegates meet with President Roosevelt during the peace negotiations in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Left to right: Count Sergei Iulievich Witte, Baron Roman Romanovich von Rosen, President Theodore Roosevelt, Baron Jutaro Komura and Kogoro Takahira.

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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1905

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Whitelaw Reid writes to President Roosevelt to discuss Roosevelt’s correspondence with the Japanese, Russian, and British governments during the peace negotiations. Reid commends Roosevelt and asks permission to share the correspondence with Lord Lansdowne and King Edward.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-18

The president as a peacemaker

The writer describes President Roosevelt’s successful peace conference between Japan and Russia in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. A poem about the conference is included at the end of the article.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-14

Not after the chairs

Assistant Secretary of State Herbert H. D. Peirce denies that President Roosevelt has an interest in acquiring the chairs used by Count Vitte and Baron Komura during the signing of the peace treaty.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-13

Memorandum from John Hay

Secretary of State Hay addresses the question of “visit, refuge or asylum of a belligerent ship of war in a neutral port,” quoting from the Chinese Neutrality Regulations. There are three cases when a belligerent ship may enter a neutral port. Hay discusses disarming belligerent ships.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-18

Letter from Herbert H. D. Peirce to William Loeb

Herbert H. D. Peirce writes to William Loeb about a rumor that President Roosevelt wanted the chairs used by the peace plenipotentiaries. Peirce encloses a clipping from the Boston Globe in which he denies the rumor.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-13

Letter from Kojong, King of Korea, to Theodore Roosevelt

Translation of a letter sent by the Emperor of Korea discussing Japanese-Korean relations and requesting the President’s opinion and advice on the matter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905

Letter from Kojong, King of Korea, to Theodore Roosevelt

The Emperor of Korea writes to President Roosevelt requesting his advice on the matter of Japanese-Korean relations. English translation can be found in the related item.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905

Note regarding the condition of battleships and cruisers

Note detailing the condition of various battleships, cruisers, and people involved in a naval battle.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905

Roosevelt surprised

Russia and Japan have reached a peace settlement with the aid of President Roosevelt. The agreement was established earlier than Roosevelt expected. Japan may be in a position of weakness for revoking its financial demands.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-29

Russo-Japanese war articles

The Daily Telegraph clarifies its position reporting international negotiations. Peace talks continue between Russia and Japan in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-15

Letter from Kentarō Kaneko to Theodore Roosevelt

Baron Kaneko reports that peace has been achieved between Russia and Japan, in accord with President Roosevelt’s suggested course of action. The Baron may return to Japan with Baron Komura.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-29

Telegram from Herbert H. D. Peirce to William Loeb

Herbert H. D. Peirce informs William Loeb that a special delivery letter was not received. The postponed conference is now in session.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-29

Telegram from Herbert H. D. Peirce to William Loeb

Herbert H. D. Peirce reports that the letter has been received and read by Baron Komura. Peirce will telegraph Komura’s reply as soon as possible.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-29

Telegram from Herbert H. D. Peirce to Theodore Roosevelt

Herbert H. D. Peirce forwards a message from Baron Komura to President Roosevelt. Komura states that Japan has removed all demands for reimbursement, Russia and Japan have agreed on a division of Sakhalin, and diplomats are now discussing details of the arrangement.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-29

Letter from Joseph Wheeler to Theodore Roosevelt

Joseph Wheeler compliments President Roosevelt’s peacekeeping successes.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-29

Telegram from George von Lengerke Meyer to Theodore Roosevelt

Press reports indicate that President Roosevelt has been given authority to cede all of Japan’s demands on Russia.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-28