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Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Fred Carpenter, March 8, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Mar 1909

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Fred Carpenter, March 8, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Other Correspondence

In this copy of a typed letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Fred Carpenter, Wilson suggests that President Taft should send a response to a telegram from Enrique Creel of Mexico.


Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Fred Carpenter, March 6, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Mar 1909

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Fred Carpenter, March 6, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Other Correspondence

In this copy of a typed letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Fred Carpenter, Wilson asks President Taft for the appointment of Robert Ogden, Jacob Hollander, and Booker Washington as commissioners to Liberia.


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.


Notes On The Payne Tariff Bill, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Jan 1909

Notes On The Payne Tariff Bill, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Notes, Speeches, Articles, and Addresses

A typed set of notes on the Payne Tariff Bill written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dating from circa 1909. Within, Wilson summarizes his thoughts on various sections of the bill.


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.


Organizational Chart For The State Department, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Jan 1909

Organizational Chart For The State Department, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Organization of the State Department

A transcription of the original 64 x 92 cm handwritten chart drafted by Huntington Wilson, which was the model used for the reorganization and modernization of the State Department in 1909.


Note From Philander C. Knox To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, 1909, Philander C. Knox Jan 1909

Note From Philander C. Knox To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, 1909, Philander C. Knox

Organization of the State Department

A handwritten note from Philander Knox addressed to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dating from circa 1909. Within, Knox requests Wilson call on him to further discuss department reorganization.


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.


Memorandum On Immigration Bill, 1907, Unknown Jan 1907

Memorandum On Immigration Bill, 1907, Unknown

Immigration

A typed untitled memorandum on a proposed immigration bill, author unknown, dating from circa 1907. Within, the author comments on sections of the bill relating to foreign labor, proposing measures to keep "objectionable aliens" out of the country.


Untitled Draft Of Immigration Bill, 1907, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Jan 1907

Untitled Draft Of Immigration Bill, 1907, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Immigration

An untitled bill on immigration, written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dating from circa 1907. Within, the bill details the means of regulating foreign labor.


Untitled Immigration Bill, 1907, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Jan 1907

Untitled Immigration Bill, 1907, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Immigration

An untitled draft bill on immigration, written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dating from circa 1907. Within, new measures to ensure proper immigration are outlined.


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.


Letter From J. H. Pettee To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, May 25, 1906, James H. Pettee May 1906

Letter From J. H. Pettee To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, May 25, 1906, James H. Pettee

Early Career Documents

In this hand-written letter from James H. Pettee to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, Pettee sends warm regards to Wilson on behalf of the American Board of Foreign Missions and congratulates him on his advancement to Third Assistant Secretary of State.


Letter From Lloyd C. Griscom To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, March 30, 1906, Lloyd C. Griscom Mar 1906

Letter From Lloyd C. Griscom To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, March 30, 1906, Lloyd C. Griscom

Early Career Documents

In this typed letter from Lloyd C. Griscom to Francis Mairs Huntington Wilson, Griscom offers advice to Wilson about the people he will be working with in his new position as Third Assistant Secretary of State.


Letter From William Howard Taft To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, January 20, 1906, William Howard Taft Jan 1906

Letter From William Howard Taft To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, January 20, 1906, William Howard Taft

Early Career Documents

In this typed letter from William Howard Taft to Francis Mairs Huntington Wilson, Taft notes that it was his pleasure to serve Mrs. Wilson, in reference to a meeting she had requested with Secretary of State Elihu Root.


Letter From Lloyd C. Griscom To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, December 28, 1905, Lloyd C. Griscom Dec 1905

Letter From Lloyd C. Griscom To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, December 28, 1905, Lloyd C. Griscom

Early Career Documents

In this letter from Lloyd C. Griscom to Francis Mairs Huntington Wilson, Griscom discusses conversations with Secretary of State Elihu Root regarding a new diplomatic appointment for Wilson. Griscom also describes his conversation with President Roosevelt and his new appointment to Brazil.


Letter From Elihu Root To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, October 20, 1905, Elihu Root Oct 1905

Letter From Elihu Root To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, October 20, 1905, Elihu Root

Early Career Documents

In this typed letter from Secretary of State Elihu Root to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, Root advises Wilson to make edits to his "America and the Chinese" article before publication.


Letter From Alvey A. Adee To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, September 21, 1905, Alvey A. Adee Sep 1905

Letter From Alvey A. Adee To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, September 21, 1905, Alvey A. Adee

Early Career Documents

In this typed letter from Alvey Adee to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, Adee gives permission for the publication of Wilson's article entitled "The American Foreign Service."


America And The Chinese, September, 1905, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Sep 1905

America And The Chinese, September, 1905, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Early Career Documents

In this copy of a typed draft titled "America and the Chinese" Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson describes the causes of increasing anti-American sentiment among the Chinese and Japanese people and suggests diplomatic solutions.


Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Theodore Roosevelt, September, 1905, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Sep 1905

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Theodore Roosevelt, September, 1905, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Early Career Documents

In this copy of a typed letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Theodore Roosevelt, Wilson discusses the political and social atmosphere of Japan, noting an increase in anti-American sentiment among the people of Japan as well as Chinese residing in that country. Wilson recommends that Chinese and Japanese students be welcomed to study in the United States and also suggests that the consular service needs a better understanding of languages and trade practices in the Far East. He also expresses that the Japanese have been mistreated in the American press.


Letter From Shelby M. Cullom To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, May 27, 1905, Shelby Moore Cullom May 1905

Letter From Shelby M. Cullom To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, May 27, 1905, Shelby Moore Cullom

Early Career Documents

In this typed letter from Shelby M. Cullom to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, Cullom informs Wilson that he has spoken to President Theodore Roosevelt on his behalf, but there is little chance that Wilson will receive a new diplomatic post at the present time.


Letter From Lloyd C. Griscom To John Milton Hay, March, 1904, Lloyd C. Griscom Mar 1904

Letter From Lloyd C. Griscom To John Milton Hay, March, 1904, Lloyd C. Griscom

Early Career Documents

In this handwritten letter, the Minister to Japan, Lloyd C. Griscom, writes to Secretary of State John Hay on behalf of Huntington Wilson. Griscom asks Hay to find another diplomatic post for Wilson, arguing that he deserves a promotion after spending nearly seven years in the Far East.


Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To William Mckinley, April 8, 1897, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Apr 1897

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To William Mckinley, April 8, 1897, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Early Career Documents

In this handwritten letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to President William McKinley, Huntington-Wilson provides a list of other desired embassy positions he wishes to take up.


Letter From Mark A. Hanna To William Mckinley, April 2, 1897, Mark A. Hanna Apr 1897

Letter From Mark A. Hanna To William Mckinley, April 2, 1897, Mark A. Hanna

Early Career Documents

This document is a copy of a typed letter from Mark Hanna to President William McKinley endorsing Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson for a diplomatic appointment in London.