Special Advisor File - 8:, 1914 - 1918
Scope and Contents
Correspondence from Scott's term as Solicitor for the State Department. He was appointed on January 7, 1906 by the Attorney General, William H. Moody, and left the position in 1910. Also included are files from Scott's years as Special Advisor for the State Department. Appointed by Secretary of State Bryan in August, 1914, he was attached to Robert Lansing's Office of the Councilor.
Dates
- 1914 - 1918
Conditions Governing Access note
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Extent
From the Collection: 43.75 Linear Feet (86 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Sub-Series: English
Container Summary
Right to Angary. Memorandum re: Great Britain's interference with shipments from the United States to neutral countries or supplies available for war purposes. 1 Typed Letter Signed by Root.
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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