Sergey Yulyevich Witte Collection
Sergei Yulievich Witte, Russia's chief negotiator at the Portsmouth Peace Conference in 1905, is seen here enjoying a leisurely Sunday morning walk with his staff
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Sergei Yulievich Witte, Russia's chief negotiator at the Portsmouth Peace Conference in 1905, is seen here enjoying a leisurely Sunday morning walk with his staff, reflecting on the upcoming negotiations. In the following images, Witte is captured at the Wentworth Hotel, where the Russian peace delegation was staying, engaging in discussions with Baron Rosen and other diplomats, boarding the "Mayflower" for negotiations, and traveling in an automobile. The historic peace treaty, which ended the Russo-Japanese War, was signed on September 5, 1905, and is commemorated in this postcard. Witte's diplomatic skills and tenacity played a crucial role in securing a favorable peace settlement for Russia.