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Memorandum From Hugh S. Gibson To Philander C. Knox, November 12, 1910, Hugh Simons Gibson
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
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.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, September 7, 1910, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, September 7, 1910, 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 concerning a number of matters occurring during his absence. There are developments on the Chamizal border arbitration and changes in personnel, the continuing discussion on the Chin-Ai railway project, an election incident in Panama, and the Honduras matter.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, September 1, 1910, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, September 1, 1910, 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 informing him of various matters at the State Department during his absence. It includes information on a possible loan to Honduras by American bankers, Huntington Wilson's upcoming leave, employment for Ralph Forster, a potential speech thanks to Senator William Warner, and further discussion into the Chin-Ai railway project and backing from US bankers, European partners, and several men in the Chinese government.
Report On The Organization Of The State Department, August 20, 1910, Charles De Lane Hine
Report On The Organization Of The State Department, August 20, 1910, Charles De Lane Hine
Organization of the State Department
The document is a carbon copy of a typed preliminary report from Charles de Lane Hine to the President concerning the current and planned reorganization of the State Department. He discusses the organization from a business perspective, positing that the Government and its branches are less efficient, but in many ways more accomplished at maintaining policies and effects. He also emphasizes the need for change as the idea of the Secretary of State as a Prime Minister figure has changed since the conception of the post. In addition, to improve efficiency and effectiveness, the report states that there should be …
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, August 12, 1910, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, August 12, 1910, 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 concerning a number of diplomatic matters including: the Hukuang Loan; the Chin-Ai railway project; US political pressure in Nicaragua and the strength of President Madriz; the Honduras loan; vacancies at the Embassy in Mexico; and the Peru-Ecuador mediation.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, August 8, 1910, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, August 8, 1910, 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 concerning recent activity in the Department of State, including a vacancy on the International Court and negotiations in Liberia, Ecuador and Peru.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, August 4, 1910, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, August 4, 1910, 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 information about the Peru-Ecuador mediation to pass along to the President.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, July 29, 1910, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, July 29, 1910, 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 concerning the Peru-Ecuador mediation and other recent matters at the Department of State.
Report On Charles R. Crane, April 8, 1910, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Report On Charles R. Crane, April 8, 1910, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Charles Richard Crane
The document is a typed report from the Assistant Secretary of State concerning the Richard Crane incident. It covers why Charles Crane was chosen for the position of Minister to China and the instructional opportunities given to him in preparation. He had the chance to speak to the former Minister to China, new Minister to Russia, and Current Ambassador to Japan as well as a number of opportunities with the Secretary and Assistant Secretary of State. It relates the indiscreet manner of several of Mr. Crane's speeches, as well as the sharing of US intentions with the press in a …
The Department Of State And Charles R. Crane, Unknown
The Department Of State And Charles R. Crane, Unknown
Charles Richard Crane
The document is a copy of a typed report concerning the Richard Crane incident. It covers why Charles Crane was chosen for the position of Minister from China and the instructional opportunities given to him in preparation. He had the chance to speak to the former Minister to China, new Minister to Russia, and Current Ambassador to Japan as well as a number of opportunities with the Secretary and Assistant Secretary of State. It relates the indiscreet manner of several of Mr. Crane's speeches, as well as the sharing of US intentions with the press in a delicate diplomatic situation, …
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To William Howard Taft, February 22, 1910, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To William Howard Taft, February 22, 1910, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Organization of the State Department
The document is a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to President William Howard Taft concerning the responsibilities of the State Department in diplomatic education and international activities. It speaks to the effort the State Department goes to in interacting with journalists to be informative and to combat accusations of party prejudice. In addition, it explains the State Department's role in international endeavors and explains that other Departments must also do their part when those efforts fall into their field of expertise.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, January 4, 1910, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, January 4, 1910, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Correspondence With Philander C. Knox
The document is a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to Philander C. Knox concerning the appointment of a new Secretary for the Legation in Liberia.