Special Advisor File - 12:, 1912 - 1914

File — Box: 13, Folder: 11

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

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

1912 - 1914

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

Additional Description

Container Summary

Application of the Declaration of London. Opinion on views expressed at the Second Hague Conference concerning the dropping of projectiles from aerial craft. 3 Typed Letters Signed by Lansing.