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

James H. Pettee

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Elisha Dyer to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, April 2, 1897

Elisha Dyer

This document is a typed letter from Elisha Dyer to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson in which Dyer wishes Huntington-Wilson success in securing his desired position.
Letter From Mark A. Hanna to William McKinley, April 2, 1897

Mark A. Hanna

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.
Letter From Charles G. Dawes and John McNulta to William McKinley, March 30, 1897

Charles G. Dawes and John McNulta

This document is a copy of a typed correspondence to President William McKinley from Charles Dawes and John McNulta endorsing Francis Mairs Huntington Wilson for a diplomatic appointment in London.
Letter From William E. Mason to William McKinley, March 29, 1897

William E. Mason

In this copy of a typed letter from William Mason to President William McKinley, Mason expresses his continued desire to see Huntington-Wilson appointed to a diplomatic position in London or Paris.
Letter From Robert T. Lincoln to William McKinley, March 27, 1897

Robert Todd Lincoln

In this copy of a typed letter from Robert T. Lincoln to President William McKinley, Lincoln recommends Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson for a diplomatic Secretary position.
Letter From Horace Porter to William E. Mason, March 27, 1897

Horace Porter

In this copy of a typed letter from Horace Porter to Senator William E. Mason, Porter regrets to inform Mason that Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson was not selected for the position of Second Secretary for the Ambassador to Paris.
Letter From Shelby M. Cullom to John Sherman, March 22, 1897

Shelby Moore Cullom

In this copy of a typed letter from Shelby Cullom to Secretary of State John Sherman, Cullom acknowledges Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson as deserving the position of Second Secretary for the Ambassador to France.
Letter From Frederick D. Grant to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, March 20, 1897

Frederick D. Grant

In this copy of a typed letter from Frederick Grant to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, Grant agrees to speak with Horace Porter about securing a position for Huntington Wilson as Second Secretary to the Ambassador in Paris.
Letter From William W. Tracy and A. J. Lester to William McKinley, March 20, 1897

William W. Tracy and A. J. Lester

In this copy of a typed letter to President McKinley, William Tracy and A. J. Lester endorse Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson for the position of Second Secretary of the Embassy in Paris.
Letter From William E. Mason and John C. Spooner to John Sherman, March 18, 1897

John C. Spooner and William Ernest Mason

In this copy of a typed letter from William Mason and John Spooner to Secretary of State John Sherman, Mason and Spooner endorse Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to be appointed Second Secretary to the Ambassador to France.
Letter From Ferdinand W. Peck to William McKinley, March 13, 1897

Ferdinand W. Peck

In this copy of a typed letter from Ferdinand Peck to President William McKinley, Peck joins others in their endorsement of Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to be assigned the position of Second Secretary of the Legation at Paris.
Letter From Robert R. Hitt to Horace Porter, March 12, 1897

Robert R. Hitt

In this copy of a typed letter from Representative Robert Hitt to Horace Porter, Hitt advocates for Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to be assigned the second secretary position at the Embassy to Paris.
Letter From William E. Mason to Horace Porter, March 10, 1897

William Ernest Mason

In this copy of a typed letter from Senator William Mason to Horace Porter, Mason discusses the possibility of Huntington Wilson serving with Porter in France.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to William McKinley, March 1897

Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

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.