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Letter from George von Lengerke Meyer to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from George von Lengerke Meyer to Theodore Roosevelt

George von Lengerke Meyer writes to President Roosevelt about troubles in Russia, including the mutiny of the battleship Potemkin and marines in Libau who rebelled. Meyer notes that as soon as Czar Nicholas II of Russia makes a move in the right direction he is countered with obstacles in the press or in bureaucracy. He is “surrounded by men who are not in sympathy with needed reform.” Meyer feels education, freedom of the press, and a representative government will raise standards for citizenship.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-01

Creator(s)

Meyer, George von Lengerke, 1858-1918

Letter from George von Lengerke Meyer to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from George von Lengerke Meyer to Theodore Roosevelt

Late last night, Ambassador Meyer received a letter from Minister Lamzdorf informing him of Emperor Nicholas II’s decision to accept President Roosevelt’s invitation for peace talks with Japan. Meyer has had some frustrating and heated discussions with Lamzdorf and has had to threaten to take matters to the Emperor himself. Lamzdorf is eager to know who the Japanese plan to appoint as plenipotentiaries, so that Russia can choose its best representatives. Meyer hopes that Russia does not appoint Ambassador Nelidov who he considers to be “too old and nervous.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-18

Creator(s)

Meyer, George von Lengerke, 1858-1918