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The American Economic System, 1938, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Documents, 1919-1938

A typed draft copy of a chapter for an unpublished book, America and the New Deal entitled, "The American Economic System", written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dating from circa 1938.

Memorandum On Far Eastern Policy, May 22, 1933, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Documents, 1919-1938

A typed copy of a memorandum on Far Eastern Policy by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated May 22, 1933. Within, Wilson writes on the current state of the Japan-Manchuria conflict.

Remarks At The Williamstown Institute Of Politics, August 20, 1931, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Documents, 1919-1938

A typed copy of a speech entitled, "Remarks at the Williamstown Institute of Politics", by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated August 20, 1931. Within, Wilson remarks on the state of American capitalism and the ever-growing presence of mechanization of the labor market.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To William H. Taft, December 1, 1917, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to William H. Taft, dated December 1, 1917. Within, Wilson expresses his enjoyment of Taft's contributions to the Public Ledger and asks Taft to read some articles Wilson has written about the British-American Entente.

Letter From J. Lippincott To Philander C. Knox, February 11, 1913, J. Bertram Lippincott

Other Correspondence

The document is a typed letter from J. Lippincott, President of the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture, to the Secretary of State regarding a potential speech on the subject of "Agricultural Financial Credit". Knox is a key figure in the Taft administration, which recently focused on the financing of agriculture.

Panama Canal Tolls: Instruction Of The Secretary Of State Of January 17, 1913, To The American Charge D'Affaires At London, And The British Notes Of July 8, 1912, And November 14, 1912, To Which It Replies, Philander C. Knox, A. Mitchell Innes, Edward Grey, William Howard Taft, James Bryce

Notes, Speeches, Articles, and Addresses

This book is a collection of typed letters and documents between the Taft administration and the foreign service of Great Britain on the opening of the Panama Canal and the placing of tolls on vessels using the canal. The reports draw on the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty of 1850 giving equal importance of the US and Great Britain in New World trading as well as the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty of 1901 allowing the US to build the Panama canal.

Address By Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, November 1, 1912, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Notes, Speeches, Articles, and Addresses

The document is a carbon copy of a speech by the Assistant Secretary of State in Carthage, Missouri reminding voters of the successes of the Taft administration and the Republican party and encouraging them to re-elect President Taft.

The Taft Administration Acts Vs. Words, October 30, 1912, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Notes, Speeches, Articles, and Addresses

A typed, corrected copy of an address entitled, "The Taft Administration Acts vs. Words", written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated October 30, 1912. Within, Wilson details the achievements of the Taft administration in the face of the upcoming election.

Letter From William Howard Taft To Philander C. Knox, October 20, 1912, William Howard Taft

Correspondence With Philander C. Knox

The document is a typed letter from William Howard Taft to Philander C. Knox asking for Knox's help in preparing a budget that will allow full functionality of Taft's Commission on Economy and Efficiency.

The Republican Party And The Trust Question, October 18, 1912, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Notes, Speeches, Articles, and Addresses

A typed address entitled, "The Republican Party and the Trust Question", written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated October 18, 1912. Within, Wilson speaks on the necessity to maintain the Sherman Anti-Trust Law and monopoly regulations.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Benjamin Mairs Wilson, August 15, 1912, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Other Correspondence

The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to his father, Benjamin Mairs Wilson concerning recent events in his life and in politics.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Oscar Wilder Underwood, June 28, 1912, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Organization of the State Department

The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to Oscar Wilder Underwood concerning the need to vote against the Appropriations Bill in order to maintain the current efficiency of foreign diplomacy and commerce.

Letter From William Howard Taft To Francis Emroy Warren, June 15, 1912, William Howard Taft

Organization of the State Department

The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from President Taft to Francis Emroy Warren regarding the need to keep the current organization and capabilities of the State Department and to reform the Appropriations Bill.

Memorandum From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, June 7, 1912, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Organization of the State Department

The document is a copy of a typed memorandum from Huntington Wilson to the Secretary of State concerning the potential for the President to make a statement encouraging Congress to reject the Appropriations Bill as it would negatively impact commercial diplomacy.

Memorandum On An Introductory Meeting Between Manuel Calero Y Sierra And Chandler Anderson, May 14, 1912, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Other Correspondence

The document is a typed memorandum by the Assistant Secretary of State regarding a failed attempt to arrange a meeting between Mexican Ambassador Manuel Calero y Sierra and State Department Counselor Chandler Anderson.

Letter From William Howard Taft To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, April 2, 1912, William Howard Taft

Other Correspondence

The document is a handwritten letter from President Taft to the Assistant Secretary of State regarding the appointment of Utah men Robinson and George M. Hanson to the consular service.

Memorandum Of Interview With The Secretary Of State, 1912, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Notes, Speeches, Articles, and Addresses

A typed copy of a memorandum entitled, "Memorandum of Interview With the Secretary of State", written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dating from circa 1912. Within, an interview conducted between a Herald reporter and Philander Knox is retold.

Letter From Lawrence Yates Sherman To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, Nov 7, 1911, Lawrence Yates Sherman

Other Correspondence

The document is a handwritten letter from Lawrence Yates Sherman to the Assistant Secretary of State regarding the President's visit to Springfield and a potential private secretary.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, September 20, 1911, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Correspondence With Philander C. Knox

The document is a copy of a typed letter from Huntington Wilson to the Secretary of State respecting a letter sent to the secretary to the President requesting an addition to Wilson's biographic statement in the Department Register.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, September 9, 1911, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Correspondence With Philander C. Knox

The document is a copy of a typed letter from Huntington Wilson to the Secretary of State respecting several matters at the State Department while Knox was away, including strategies in Panama and a loan to China.

Letter From Rudolph Forster To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, September 8, 1911, Rudolph Forster

Other Correspondence

The document is a typed letter from Rudolph Forster to the Assistant Secretary of State responding to Huntington Wilson's letter regarding an addition to his biographic statement in the Department Register.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Charles D. Hilles, September 6, 1911, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Other Correspondence

The document is a copy of a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to Charles D. Hilles concerning Wilson's biographic submission in the Department of State's 1911 Register.

Notes On Dollar Diplomacy And The Monroe Doctrine, July 17, 1911, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Notes, Speeches, Articles, and Addresses

The document is a copy of typed notes on how the Monroe Doctrine and Dollar Diplomacy affects governments and diplomacy in the Americas.

Notes Of A Meeting Held In The Diplomatic Reception Room Of The Department Of State On Monday, March 20, 1911, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, Wilbur J. Carr, William Mcneir, Chandler Hale, Sydney Y. Smith, William T. S. Doyle, George T. Weitzel, Herbert C. Hengstler, Charles F. Wilson, Ransford S. Miller

Notes, Speeches, Articles, and Addresses

The document is a carbon transcript of notes from a meeting held in the State Department respecting the necessity of more such meetings, the present organization of the Department, expenditures, and esprit de corps.

Present at the meeting were: The Assistant Secretaries, the Solicitor, the Director of the Consular Service, the Chief Clerk and the Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs of the Divisions and Bureaus of the Department.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, March 10, 1911, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Correspondence With Philander C. Knox

The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from Huntington Wilson to the Secretary of State regarding the possibility of Mexican troops crossing into American territory.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To William Howard Taft, March 7, 1911, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Other Correspondence

The document is a handwritten letter from Huntington Wilson to William Howard Taft submitting his resignation as Assistant Secretary of State.

Memorandum On The American Loan To Honduras, February 26, 1911, Unknown

Notes, Speeches, Articles, and Addresses

The document is a transcribed copy of a newspaper article from the Washington Star concerning the American loan and interference in Honduras. The loan was made by a group of American bankers, and so the American government also has to ally itself with the Honduras government to protect the interests of its citizens. This interference relies on the backing of the Monroe Doctrine and the idea that the United States should promote peace and prosperity in its neighbors.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, February 19, 1911, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Correspondence With Philander C. Knox

The document is a handwritten letter from Huntington Wilson to the Secretary of State concerning the name and capacity of the office of the Assistant Secretary.

Memorandum From Hugh S. Gibson To Philander C. Knox, November 12, 1910, Hugh Simons Gibson

Correspondence With Philander C. Knox

The document is a typed memorandum from Hugh S. Gibson to the Secretary of State concerning the leaking of information from officers of the Navy and War Departments.

Letter From Philander C. Knox To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, September 30, 1910, Philander C. Knox

Correspondence With Philander C. Knox

The document is a typed letter from the Secretary of State to Huntington Wilson regarding his appointment as Ambassador Extraordinary of the United States on a Special Mission to the Ottoman Empire.