Sternburg, Hermann Speck von, Freiherr, 1852-1908

Memorandum draft to Whitelaw Reid

This memorandum draft tells Ambassador Reid to have Henry Charles Keith Petty-FitzMaurice Lansdowne show him the dispatch received from British Ambassador H. Mortimer Durand about Russia. Additionally, President Roosevelt has informed German Ambassador Hermann Speck von Sternburg he does not believe the United States could join a conference about Morocco, unless France acquiesced. Roosevelt also spoke with J. J. Jusserand, but does not want any publicity.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-06

Creator(s)

Department of State

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Cecil Spring Rice

As requested by German Ambassador Hermann Speck von Sternburg, President Roosevelt asks Sir Cecil Spring Rice where he obtained his information regarding alleged international alliances and hostilities.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-05-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Hay

Before he leaves for six weeks of travel, President Roosevelt updates Secretary of State Hay on a number of foreign relations issues. In particular, he discusses his efforts to begin peace talks between Russia and Japan, and the worries of the German emperor.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-04-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

President Roosevelt tells Secretary of War Taft that he is doing everything right. In Roosevelt’s absence, Taft has been handling matters between Russia and Japan, Americans working in custom houses in Santo Domingo, and the current situation regarding Morocco.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-04-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charlemagne Tower

President Roosevelt instructs Ambassador Tower to thank German Emperor William II for the “beautiful edition” of the Nibelungenlied. Roosevelt emphasizes his enjoyment of the volume.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from William Loeb to Hilmar von dem Bussche-Haddenhausen

On behalf of President Roosevelt, William Loeb sends Charge d’affaires Bussche-Haddenhausen a message to telegraph to Ambassador Hermann Speck von Sternburg.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-18

Creator(s)

Loeb, William, 1866-1937

Letter from William Loeb to Hilmar von dem Bussche-Haddenhausen

William Loeb sends German Charge d’Affaires Bussche-Haddenhausen a telegram from President Roosevelt for transmission to Baron Hermann Speck von Sternburg

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-10

Creator(s)

Loeb, William, 1866-1937

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Pierre de Coubertin

President Roosevelt thanks Baron Coubertin for the book and the book dedication. The president discusses various sports in which he has participated and believes his life is too sedentary and that he likes to eat and drink too much. Roosevelt hopes that Coubertin will visit him while he is president and wants to ride and walk with him, suggesting they could include German Ambassador Hermann Speck von Sternburg as well.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

President Roosevelt writes to his son, Theodore Roosevelt Jr., about his trip to Rock Creek Park, and his recent political and exercise activities.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry John Elwes

President Roosevelt believes that a bear can “kill a full grown bull elk” and that wolves will only attack a moose in large numbers. Roosevelt’s only hunting in recent years has been for mountain lions. He tries to stay active and spent several days chopping, walking, riding, and shooting with the new German Ambassador, Hermann Speck von Sternburg.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Francis B. Loomis

President Roosevelt considers changes in the diplomatic service and would like Baron von Sternburg to join them after his formal presentation as German ambassador.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-29

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Hay

Ambassador Sternburg has suggested that the Great Powers form a “syndicate” to take possession of Venezuelan finances and prevent future European expeditions to collect debts. President Roosevelt did not provide a full answer but expressed his doubts that the American people would support such a system, especially since it would seem to conflict with the general interpretation of the Monroe Doctrine.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-03-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

President Roosevelt is busy attempting to get several measures through Congress. The Venezuelan crisis continues to irritate him. However, the General Staff bill passed and Baron Speck has been appointed German Ambassador to the United States.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-02-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

President Roosevelt has been very busy as Congress is in session and has had to stop single-stick because of an injury to his arm. Roosevelt also summarizes the activities of the other Roosevelt children.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Andrew Dickson White

President Roosevelt thanks Ambassador White for his kindness regarding Baron Sternburg.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Hodges Choate

President Roosevelt asks Ambassador Choate to ensure that his sister Corinne Robinson and her husband are afforded every opportunity to view the coronation (Edward VII) as they will happen to be in London at that time.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Andrew Dickson White

President Roosevelt would like Ambassador White to discuss, with either Kaiser William II or Chancellor Bülow, the possibility of Hermann Speck von Sternburg being given a position in the United States. Sternburg is a friend of President Roosevelt and has a long history in the German diplomatic service.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Andrew Dickson White

President Roosevelt would like Ambassador White to speak to Emperor William II about sending Hermann Speck von Sternburg back to the United States. Roosevelt feels that Sternburg has provided very useful information in the past and “thoroughly knows” the American people.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-17

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

President Roosevelt encloses an article about Asiatic wild horses. The Roosevelt’s Shetland pony is “naughty” and difficult to ride.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Hay

President Roosevelt directs Secretary of State Hay to make inquiries on the feasibility of Hermann Speck von Sternburg being returned to a German diplomatic position in the United States.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919