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Note Regarding Panama Canal Tolling, February 1913, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Notes, Speeches, Articles, and Addresses

The document is a handwritten note by the Assistant Secretary of State giving favored nation status to Great Britain in the matter of Panama Canal tolls.

Notes On The Program For The Philadelphia Society For Promoting Agriculture 128th Anniversary, February 27, 1913, Unknown

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The document is a typed memorandum on the order of speakers at the 128th anniversary meeting of the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture.

Panama Canal Tolls: Instruction Of The Secretary Of State Of January 17, 1913, To The American Charge D'Affaires At London, And The British Notes Of July 8, 1912, And November 14, 1912, To Which It Replies, Philander C. Knox, A. Mitchell Innes, Edward Grey, William Howard Taft, James Bryce

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This book is a collection of typed letters and documents between the Taft administration and the foreign service of Great Britain on the opening of the Panama Canal and the placing of tolls on vessels using the canal. The reports draw on the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty of 1850 giving equal importance of the US and Great Britain in New World trading as well as the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty of 1901 allowing the US to build the Panama canal.

Note On The Panama Canal, December 1912, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Notes, Speeches, Articles, and Addresses

The document is a handwritten note by the Assistant Secretary of State on the possible fortification and defense of the Panama Canal by the United States.

Speech By Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson And James T. Dubois, November 27, 1912, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, James T. Dubois

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The document is a carbon copy of speeches given by the Assistant Secretary of State and James T. Dubois at Alvey A. Adee's seventieth birthday party on the indispensability of Mr. Adee in the State Department.

Address By Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, November 1, 1912, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

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The document is a carbon copy of a speech by the Assistant Secretary of State in Carthage, Missouri reminding voters of the successes of the Taft administration and the Republican party and encouraging them to re-elect President Taft.

The Taft Administration Acts Vs. Words, October 30, 1912, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Notes, Speeches, Articles, and Addresses

A typed, corrected copy of an address entitled, "The Taft Administration Acts vs. Words", written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated October 30, 1912. Within, Wilson details the achievements of the Taft administration in the face of the upcoming election.

The Republican Party And The Trust Question, October 18, 1912, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Notes, Speeches, Articles, and Addresses

A typed address entitled, "The Republican Party and the Trust Question", written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated October 18, 1912. Within, Wilson speaks on the necessity to maintain the Sherman Anti-Trust Law and monopoly regulations.

Notes On Foreign Trade And Dollar Diplomacy, January 2, 1912, Unknown

Notes, Speeches, Articles, and Addresses

The document is a carbon copy of typed notes respecting the spread and permanency of Dollar Diplomacy and the relationship between the Government and businesses in such policy.

Interview On Charlton Case, 1912, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

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A typed copy of an untitled article written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dating from circa 1912. Within, Wilson discusses the role of the Department of State in the Porter Charlton murder case.

Memorandum Of Interview With The Secretary Of State, 1912, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

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A typed copy of a memorandum entitled, "Memorandum of Interview With the Secretary of State", written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dating from circa 1912. Within, an interview conducted between a Herald reporter and Philander Knox is retold.

Notes On Dollar Diplomacy And The Monroe Doctrine, July 17, 1911, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Notes, Speeches, Articles, and Addresses

The document is a copy of typed notes on how the Monroe Doctrine and Dollar Diplomacy affects governments and diplomacy in the Americas.

Notes On Official Receptions, June 8, 1911, Unknown

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The document is a copy of typed notes concerning official receptions for newly arrived ambassadors.

Notes For Diplomatic Correspondence, May 25, 1911, Unknown

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The document is a carbon copy of typed notes regarding diplomatic correspondence and setting up formal and informal audiences with the President of the United States of America.

Notes Of A Meeting Held In The Diplomatic Reception Room Of The Department Of State On Monday, March 20, 1911, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, Wilbur J. Carr, William Mcneir, Chandler Hale, Sydney Y. Smith, William T. S. Doyle, George T. Weitzel, Herbert C. Hengstler, Charles F. Wilson, Ransford S. Miller

Notes, Speeches, Articles, and Addresses

The document is a carbon transcript of notes from a meeting held in the State Department respecting the necessity of more such meetings, the present organization of the Department, expenditures, and esprit de corps.

Present at the meeting were: The Assistant Secretaries, the Solicitor, the Director of the Consular Service, the Chief Clerk and the Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs of the Divisions and Bureaus of the Department.

Memorandum On The American Loan To Honduras, February 26, 1911, Unknown

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The document is a transcribed copy of a newspaper article from the Washington Star concerning the American loan and interference in Honduras. The loan was made by a group of American bankers, and so the American government also has to ally itself with the Honduras government to protect the interests of its citizens. This interference relies on the backing of the Monroe Doctrine and the idea that the United States should promote peace and prosperity in its neighbors.

Article From The Washington Post, January 25, 1911, Unknown

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The document is a copy of a typed article from the Washington Post concerning the best form of diplomacy for the Americas, whether it is military or monetary, and the intent of the Monroe Doctrine.

Secretary Knox Harnesses Wall Street To Serve American Diplomacy, 1911, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

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A typed copy of an essay entitled, "Secretary Knox Harnesses Wall Street to Serve American Diplomacy", written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson and dating from circa 1911. Within, Wilson discusses Philander Knox's work in utilizing Wall Street to aid in maintaining the Open Door Policy in China.

Dollar Diplomacy And The Monroe Doctrine, 1911, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

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A typed copy of an essay entitled, "Dollar Diplomacy and the Monroe Doctrine", written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dating from circa 1911. Within, Wilson describes the history of the Monroe Doctrine and its continued necessity to be utilized in relation to Pan-American politics.

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.

Untitled Essay On Pan-Americanism, 1910, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

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A typed copy of an untitled essay on Pan-American policy written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dating from circa 1910. Within, Wilson details the necessity of maintaining a strong policy in regard to Central America.

Untitled Essay On Foreign Trade And Commerce, 1910, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

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A typed copy of an untiled essay written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dating from circa 1910. Within, Wilson writes on the current state of tariff laws and foreign trade, with reference to improved trade practices in various countries.

Untitled Report On Court Of Arbitral Justice, 1910, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

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A typed copy of an untitled article on the Court of Arbitral Justice written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dating from circa 1910. Within, Wilson writes on the necessity to secure the rights of American citizens wherever they may be.

Draft Bill To Prevent The Disturbance By Undue Immigration Of The Scale Of Wages And Of The Social And Economic Conditions Of The Population Of The United States And To Prevent The Evasion Of The Immigration, Naturalization, And Sanitary Laws And Regulations, 1910, Unknown

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A typed draft bill on immigration written by an unknown author, dating from circa 1910. Within, the bill details sections intent on preventing perceived disturbances by undue immigration.

Untitled Essay On Foreign Commerce And Diplomacy, 1910, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

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A typed copy of an untitled essay on foreign commerce and diplomacy written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dating from circa 1910. Within, Wilson writes on current efforts to secure American financial interests internationally.

Untitled Memorandum On Immigration Draft Bill, 1910, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

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A typed untitled memorandum on a drafted bill on immigration and foreigners written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dating from circa 1910. Within, Wilson gives his recommendation for changes to the structure of the draft bill.

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.

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

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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.