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Cordell Hull And The Good Neighbor Policy, Mackey Wilbur Hill

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

It is the purpose of this study to trace in part Hull's role as implementer of the Good Neighbor policy particularly in the Western Hemisphere. Hull was an internationalist. His ultimate goal was to lead the way to a better world order that is built upon cooperation and mutual respect. This was the original meaning of the Good Neighbor policy as stated in Mr. Roosevelt's first inaugural address. It was the mood of good will and cooperation that was to characterize America's foreign relations. However, if nations outside of this hemisphere were to take America seriously and follow her example, …

The History And Enforcement Of The Federal Food, Drug, And Cosmetic Act Since 1938, William Ebert Morrissey

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

In the undertaking a recent history of such a fundamental law as one that deals with food, drugs and cosmetics in its relationship to the human race, we should realize that such a field has a history possibly as old as man himself. There have always been individuals in the good and welfare of others, and there have always been individuals interested in taking advantage of their fellow man for personal gain, frequently in an exceedingly unscrupulous manner.

The Solicitor General of the United States, in a recent paper read at the commemoration the the fortieth anniversary of the original …

A History Of The United States Air Mail Service, Floyd M. Lawson

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

When man first learned to write, his primary objective was to have his message delivered as quickly as possible. Consequently, in ancient civilizations runners transported clay tablets from city to city, and ships sailed the known seas and rivers carrying in their holds precious cargoes of the written word. As methods of transportation were improved, the speed and safety by which communication could be relayed was likewise advanced. In fact, within the evolution of transportation progress it is possible to trace the importance and the influence of the mails. Runners were succeeded by horsemen or coaches, primitive board by modern …

1918-07-01, Robert To Mother, Robert Lindstadt

Lindstadt Brothers First World War correspondence

No abstract provided.

The Colombian Treaty Should Be Ratified, October 28, 1914, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed copy of an essay entitled, "The Colombian Treaty Should Be Ratified". Huntington-Wilson lists what he believes to be some reasons as to why the United States should pass the Thomson-Urrutia treaty.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To C. C. Arosemena, March 10, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Other Correspondence

In this copy of a typed letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Carlos Constantino Arosemena, Wilson reassures the Minister of the State Department's intent to help ratify a treaty between the United States and Panama.

History And Civil Government Of Maine, W. W. Stetson, B. A. Hinsdale

Maine History Documents

It is important that our school children have a definite knowledge of the early history of our own State ; a patriotic interest in its resources and development ; some acquaintance with the men who have been leaders in our Commonwealth, and such familiarity with the laws governing the town, city, county, and State as will fit them to become intelligent citizens, safe leaders, and wise rulers.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To William Mckinley, March 1897, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Early Career Documents

This typed and hand-written letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to President William McKinley contains endorsements in support of Huntington-Wilson for the position of Second Secretary to the Embassy to Great Britain.

Letter From Josiah Masters To John Reade About A Slave Man Named Dick He (Masters) Wishes To Sell. New York, 1796., Josiah Masters

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Masters writes to Reade that Dick "has been somewhat uneasy with me, the first cause [was] my separating his wench from him.

"The lowest price is one hundred pounds."

Addressed to Reade in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Record From The Second Continental Congress Ordering That The Secret Committee Produce A List Of Articles Ordered, Signed By Charles Thomson, January 17, 1777., United States. Continental Congress, Charles Thomson

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Order that “the secret committee” produce a “list of the articles [....] which they have ordered in consequences of the directions of Congress distinguishing how much is arrived + what is expected.”