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Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander Knox, February 24, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Feb 1909

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander Knox, February 24, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Third Assistant Secretary Documents

In this typed letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Secretary of State Philander Knox, Wilson discusses potential candidates for the position of Under Secretary.


Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Frank E. Harkness, February 17, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Feb 1909

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Frank E. Harkness, February 17, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Third Assistant Secretary Documents

In this typed letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Frank Harkness, Wilson requests that Harkness send him his certificate from the Illinois Bar when it is issued.


Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, February 2, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Feb 1909

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, February 2, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Third Assistant Secretary Documents

In this typed letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Philander Knox, Wilson discusses his ideas on the duties of the new Under Secretary and Fourth Assistant Secretary of State positions.


Arguments For The Creation Of An Under Secretary Of State Position, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Feb 1909

Arguments For The Creation Of An Under Secretary Of State Position, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Third Assistant Secretary Documents

In this typed report, Francis Mairs Huntington Wilson presents arguments for the expansion of personnel in the State Department in response to an appropriations bill being sent back to Conference. Wilson argues that if the United States accepts its expanding role as a world power, it must have a reorganized State Department.


Memorandum Regarding Necessity For An Under Secretary, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Jan 1909

Memorandum Regarding Necessity For An Under Secretary, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Third Assistant Secretary Documents

In this typed memorandum by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, Wilson outlines the duties of the Assistant Secretary of State and argues for the creation of an under secretary position.


Letter From Frank P. Sargent To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, January 16th, 1908, Frank P. Sargent Jan 1908

Letter From Frank P. Sargent To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, January 16th, 1908, Frank P. Sargent

Third Assistant Secretary Documents

In this letter to Francis Mairs Huntington Wilson, Frank P. Sargent, Commissioner General of Immigration, mentions a draft of a bill prepared in response to Wilson's memorandum.


State Department Schedule Plan Showing Personnel Distribution, October 29, 1906, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Oct 1906

State Department Schedule Plan Showing Personnel Distribution, October 29, 1906, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Third Assistant Secretary Documents

This typed comprehensive plan by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson outlines how he wishes to organize the Department of State, including details about personnel distribution, costs, needed legislation and salary compensation.


Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Elihu Root, October 29, 1906, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Oct 1906

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Elihu Root, October 29, 1906, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Third Assistant Secretary Documents

In this hand-written letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Secretary of State Elihu Root, Wilson thanks Root for considering his plan for departmental reorganization.


Letter From Clarence R. Edwards To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, October 9, 1906, Clarence R. Edwards Oct 1906

Letter From Clarence R. Edwards To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, October 9, 1906, Clarence R. Edwards

Third Assistant Secretary Documents

In this typed letter from Clarence Edwards to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, Edwards congratulates Wilson on his new placement in the State Department. He also expresses regret that he cannot travel due to his health condition.


Department Organization Plans, July Through September, 1906, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Sep 1906

Department Organization Plans, July Through September, 1906, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Third Assistant Secretary Documents

This typed draft plan of Huntington-Wilsons' ideal organization of the Department of the Assistant Secretary of State includes a political committee, communications specifications, diplomatic and consular divisions, and legal and commercial bureaus. It also discusses protocols and division of labor.