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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Woodville Rockhill

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Woodville Rockhill

President Roosevelt informs Ambassador Rockhill that he shared Rockhill’s letter about interviewing the Dalai Lama with Ambassador James Bryce due to its importance to the British Government, and mentions that they were very impressed. Roosevelt requests Rockhill keep him informed about anything that passes between the Dalai Lama and the Chinese at Peking.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Woodville Rockhill

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Woodville Rockhill

President Roosevelt thanks Ambassador Rockhill for his letter about the Dalai Lama. Roosevelt tells Rockhill that he cannot ask President-Elect William H. Taft directly for any appointments, but that he would be glad to speak with Taft about how much he has valued Rockhill’s service. Roosevelt feels that if he asked about any one person getting an appointment, he would be obliged to countless other people as well.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-17

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Woodville Rockhill

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Woodville Rockhill

President Roosevelt congratulates William Woodville Rockhill on the “extraordinary experience” of meeting the Dalai Lama. Roosevelt asks what sort of gift he should send the Dalai Lama in return for the Buddha and silk katag. He sent Pope Pius X a copy of his books, but thinks the Dalai Lama might not have use for such a gift.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from William Woodville Rockhill to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William Woodville Rockhill to Theodore Roosevelt

William Woodville Rockhill recounts what occurred between the Dalai Lama and the Chinese government while the Dalai Lama was staying in Peking. Rockhill met with the Dalai Lama and offered advice to Agvan Dorjiev about whether or not the Dalai Lama should return to Lhasa and accept the removal of his temporal power. Rockhill believes that many of the reforms that China wishes to make would improve conditions in Tibet, while still allowing the Dalai Lama to maintain control over the Yellow Church.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-08

Creator(s)

Rockhill, William Woodville, 1854-1914

Letter from James Bryce to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from James Bryce to Theodore Roosevelt

British Ambassador Bryce thanks President Roosevelt for sharing Ambassador William Woodville Rockhill’s letter regarding the Dali Lama. As permitted, he shared it with Foreign Secretary Earl Grey, Secretary of India John Morley, and Prime Minister H. H. Asquith. Bryce includes Grey’s and Morley’s responses. The Atlantic Fleet’s reception in Australia delights Bryce. In a postscript, Bryce shares in Roosevelt’s grief over the death of Ambassador Herman Speck von Sternburg.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-29

Creator(s)

Bryce, James Bryce, Viscount, 1838-1922

Letter from James Bryce to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from James Bryce to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Bryce thanks President Roosevelt for sharing Ambassador William Woodville Rockhill’s interesting and insightful letter about the Dalai Lama. He sent it to British Foreign Secretary Edward Grey, suggesting Prime Minister H. H. Asquith and Secretary of State of India John Morely see it in confidentiality and is certain they will do so. Bryce sends a letter and a memorandum forwarded from Hesketh Bell, the Commissioner of Uganda. He has spoken with both Edward North Buxton and Colonial Secretary Robert Offley Ashburton Crewe-Milnes, who will eagerly do all he can to aid Roosevelt in his Africa trip. Bryce and his wife, Elizabeth Marion Ashton Bryce, will return to America in late September.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-17

Creator(s)

Bryce, James Bryce, Viscount, 1838-1922

Letter from William Woodville Rockhill to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William Woodville Rockhill to Theodore Roosevelt

American Ambassador to China William Woodville Rockhill tells President Roosevelt about his recent meetings with the Dalai Lama. Rockhill met with the Dalai Lama twice in person, and was very impressed by his hospitality and composure. The Dalai Lama asked Rockhill’s opinion about the relations between India and Tibet, and gave Rockhill several gifts to present to Roosevelt. Rockhill assured the Dalai Lama that many people in America wished him well, and looked upon Tibet favorably. Rockhill congratulates Roosevelt on the nomination of Secretary of War William H. Taft as Republican candidate for president, and is sure that he will be elected.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-30

Creator(s)

Rockhill, William Woodville, 1854-1914