Amazing content involves the strained relations with the U.S. and Japan that almost led to bloodshed between these two powerhouse countries. Most interestingly, Roosevelt’s letter is written from Africa. It is in dark clean pencil on simple paper with no monogram (unusual for a former President of the United States). The letter is to “Baron Kaneko” the Japanese Ambassador with whom TR settled the Russo-Japanese dispute that led to TR’s winning the Nobel Peace Prize (1904-1905). It reads, “Baron Kaneko Tokio Japan - Am doing all I can but Japanese war threat for such inadequate reasons embarrasses Japans best friends, Theodore Roosevelt." The two men are trying to again avoid war but this time between their own countries. This is because of Japan’s aggressive immigration into such countries as the Philippines, Korea, and Hawaii. Included is Kaneko’s handwritten Nov. 10, 1909 response. In an almost "Rooseveltian" tone of extremity, he appeals to TR’s dramatic side, wanting him to come to Japan and step in as a savior to normalize relations perhaps reliving his former Nobel glory. "My dear Mr. Roosevelt, Your welcomed letter came in my hand just at the time Prince Ito (1st Japanese Resident-General of Seoul) was assassinated at Harbin (Korea). The Prince often told me that you are the only one with whom he can settle peacefully the Asiatic Problem and he was always looking forward to your promised visit to Japan. Alas! He is gone, but there are still many of his followers, who will welcome you as sincerely as the Prince, when you come to our country. I appreciate much your letter because it is written from Mid Africa. Your son Kermit (now working on his ego) reminds me of our Samurai boy, who escorted his father to a battle field on wild animal huntings in feudal times...” He ends with lengthy salutation and signs, "Kentaro Kaneko." Matted in gorgeous display with photo of Roosevelt during this African safari. Letters are NRMT.