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Extract From a Letter From Alfred Gottschalk to Herbert C. Hengstler, April 28, 1910
Alfred L. M. Gottschalk
The document is an extract of a typed letter from Alfred L.M. Gottschalk to Herbert C. Hengstler concerning the current activities and whereabouts of Charles Richard Crane.
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Report on Charles R. Crane, April 8, 1910
Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
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 delicate diplomatic situation, which was the central problem for the call for his resignation. The report also states that Mr. Crane maligned both the Secretary and Assistant Secretary by exaggerating possible slights.
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The Department of State and Charles R. Crane
Unknown
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, which was the central problem for the call for his resignation. The report also states that Mr. Crane maligned both the Secretary and Assistant Secretary by exaggerating possible slights.
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Telegram From Charles Richard Crane to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, September 21, 1909
Charles Richard Crane
The document is a handwritten telegram from Charles R. Crane to the Assistant Secretary of State informing him of his presence in Washington D.C.
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Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Charles D. Norton, August 28, 1909
Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
The document is a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to Charles D. Norton concerning proposing membership of the Metropolitan Club to Charles Richard Crane.
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Telegram From Philander C. Knox to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, August 24, 1909
Philander C. Knox
The document is a handwritten telegram from the Secretary of State to the Assistant Secretary of State asking him to bring letters concerning a possible dinner with Charles Richard Crane.
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Letter From Charles D. Norton to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, August 4, 1909
Charles D. Norton
The document is a typed letter from Charles D. Norton to the Assistant Secretary of State concerning extending membership to the Metropolitan Club to Charles Crane.
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Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Leonard E. Reibold, July 28, 1909
Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to Leonard E. Reibold concerning a meeting with Charles R. Crane.
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Letter From Leonard E. Reibold to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, July 19, 1909
Leonard E. Reibold
The document is a typed letter from Leonard E. Reibold to the Assistant Secretary of State concerning the possibility of an interview with Charles R. Crane, the new U.S. Minister to China.