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General Rules Of Precedence In Some Of The Principal Foreign States, 1911, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Jan 1911

General Rules Of Precedence In Some Of The Principal Foreign States, 1911, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

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An official typed document entitled, "General Rules of Precedence In Some of the Principal Foreign States", from the Department of State, dating from circa 1911. Within, general conduct expected from traveling members of governmental cabinets are broken down by country for Austria-Hungary, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Mexico and Argentina.


Address Of Mr. Huntington Wilson, July 3, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Jul 1909

Address Of Mr. Huntington Wilson, July 3, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

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The document is a typed address from the Assistant Secretary of State to diplomatic officers. Wilson discusses the postponement of nominations for consular appointments along with upcoming vacancies and changes in assignments for current officers. He also speaks to the process of selecting men for posts and the importance of work efficiency. He explains diplomatic procedures, organization, languages that should be spoken, calling cards, and proper form for dispatches.