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MC 36 Sands, William Franklin. Papers, 1875-1945. Papers consist of notebooks, manuscripts, and correspondence of William Franklin Sands, b. 1874, d. 1946. The main bulk is his correspondence, which reflects his life as a career diplomat in Japan, Korea, and Central America, 1896-1910; business man with international connections, 1911-1922; teacher of history and diplomacy at the School of Foreign Service of Georgetown University, 1925-1937; and author of two books (Undiplomatic Memories, 1930 and Our Jungle Diplomacy, 1944) and many articles on both secular and religious subjects. He was in the Orient when the U.S., Russian, and Japan were all contesting for power there, in Central America a the time of the building of the Panama Canal, and in Europe and Russia during World War I. In the 1920’s and 1930’s he was increasingly concerned with Catholic thought and education in the United States. Among Sands’ many distinguished correspondents were the following:

-President Theodore Roosevelt, (1858-1919) -President William Taft, (1853-1930) -President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945) -Secretaries of State: John Hay; Elihu Root (1845-1937); Philander Knox (1853-1921); and Cordell Hull (1871-1955). -Postmaster Gen. James A. Farley (1888-1976) -American Minister to Panama (later Gov. of Cuba) Charles E. Magoon (1861-1920) -Gen. George Whitefield Davis (1839-1918) -British Ambassador to U.S. Sir Esme Howard (1863-1936) -Prince Albert Radziwill -Frank Kellogg -Walter Lippman -Archbishop Michael J. Curley (1900-)

Gift of Sands Family, through Father Bartholomew Fair, circa 1959. Abstract of Contents: I. Letters from Sands on route to, and while stationed in Korea (1896-1904)

Civil and Religious unrest in Korea German, Russian, and English Imperialism/influence in East Asia Sands' ideas of Anglo-Saxon/Asian ethnic identities and stereotypes (in-line with 19th Century

"White Man's Burden" ideology) Tensions building up to the Russo/Japanese War The Boxer Rebellion

II. Letters from Sands while in Panama (1905-06)

Observations of Political situation in Panama and Central America generally III. Letters from Sands while in Central America (1907-1914)

Central American political unrest South American political affairs and machinations

IV. American International Corporation. (Sands was associated with this company 1917-1922) V. Catholic Committee on International Peace.

Pan-American relations and relations of US with Asia VI. Correspondence regarding the Sesquicentennial Celebration of American Independence (1925-1928)

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VII. Correspondence from Michael Joseph Curley, Archbishop of Baltimore (1926-1939) VIII. Correspondence from Joseph H. London Longford (1916-1922)

Situation war-time London; criticizes US for not entering war Criticism of US attitude toward Ireland

IX. Correspondence from William Owen (US Vice Consul, Guatemala 1908-1914)

Attempt to assassinate Pres. Estrada Cabrera and reprisals which followed Oil deal involving Hoover and cornering of rights on most of mineral wealth of Guatemala Removal of Sands allows Estrada to make unethical and illegal deals Effects of war on Guatemala Severe earthquakes and disaster

X. Correspondence from Thomas F Woodlock (1908-1938 personal and intellectual discussions) XI. Correspondence with P.H. Calahan (1926-1937)

Labor strife in US XII. Correspondence with Charles Marshall (1926-1934)

Catholicism vs. Protestantism Contrasting Dr. Evans [head of KKK] and Charles Marshall, both of whom were against

candidacy of Al Smith, as Catholic, for President of US XIII. Speyer & Co. Correspondence (1910-1914)

Loan to Ecuadorian Government ($1.5 Million in gold) XIV. Newman School Correspondence (1934-1936)

Budget and administrative records "Cleaning up" of administration and reputation of the school Character testimonies of some of the staff and faculty

XV. Pilgrims of St. Mary's, Society of Correspondence (1940-1941; Sands was President of Board of Trustees of Society)

By-Laws and corporate records Historical affairs

XVI. Notes and Lectures for course in Diplomacy (1926-1937; taught at Georgetown University School of Foreign Service)

Korea, Japan, Panama, and American relations XVII. Publication correspondence and materials

Various articles His two books: Undiplomatic Memories and Our Jungle Diplomacy

XVIII. Specific Letters of Interest

Parker, Richard Wayne, April 20, 1907: offers help in smoothing out trouble Sands is in re: challenge to a duel

Grew, Joseph, C., 1915: states US Embassy, Berlin, will try to help find son of Rudyard Kipling, missing in action, WWI

Doubassoff, A., January 2, 1920: tells of miseries she and her family have endured since Russian Revolution

Friederickz, C., Baron (1922-1925): gives figures of Russians killed by Soviets in "Bloodless Revolution"

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O'Reilly, Bryan W., December 10, 1937: telling of his clash with clergy over publication of an article on totalitarianism which condemned Fascism and Mussolini as well as Communism and Nazism; Franciscans afraid it would offend in Rome; article killed

Thorning, Joseph F., Chrmn, April 20, 1938: discusses plight of Leftists in Spain; says he is going to visit Gen. Franco

(n.p. indicates no place mentioned/identifiable; n.d. means no date mentioned/identifiable). Box Folder 1 1 Notebook: Notes on Russian and British Policies in Asia in Their Relations with

Japan and China. 1875 (by Adm. Mark Kerr, R.N. ?) Book also contains the following: Questions to which replies are to be made in as

brief delay as possible by the Legal Advisor to the Department of Foreign Affairs for the information of H.I.M.’s government, May 19th, 1874, with answers by Mr. Smith; Replies to the Main Points of Mr. Smith’s Answers to the Questions submitted to him, May 19th, 1874; Responses posees par le Ministre japonais sur l’affaire de Formose.

1 2 Sands, William Franklin Letterbook, 1896-1904, Japan, Korea, Washington. (57

pp. mainly cards and invitations, indicative of Sands’ popularity among elite of Diplomatic Corps and Washington Society).

Noteworthy are the following: (p. 2) A.L.S. to William LeGendre, NYC, Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C.,

May 19, 1890 (as a member of the Civil Service Commission). (p. 8) Letter from Sands to “Dearest Mama,” July 21, 1896, en route to Japan.

(Describes Hawaii; comments on political events there). (p. 9) Letters from Father, Adm. James Hoban sands, to son, Aug.-Sept., 1896. 3

items. (Gives son advice on political behavior in the Diplomatic Corps; Sept. 23, mentions sending him a silk hat).

(pp. 10-11) Letters from Sands to mother. Tokyo, Sept.-Nov., 1896 (Description of

Emperor’s ball, Nov. 4th). 6 items, last incomplete. (p. 21) Letters to Sands from father, Feb.-May, 1897. (Discusses political upheavals

in Washington and effect on Sands’ career. 3 items. (p. 26) Letter to Sands from Weir Mitchell. Yokihama, May 9, 1902. (p. 48) Letter to Miss Harriet B. Loring from John Hay. Washington, Feb. 24, 1904

(Refers to newspaper paragraph, headed “How Sands Lost his Post.” Clipping also filed).

Official Journal of William Sands, Secretary of Legation, American Legation,

Guatemala. (Confidential) Aug. 9-Nov. 23, 1907. 100pp. Record of wedding presents, 1909 (In handwriting of bride, Edith Keating Sands). 3 Letters from Sands, 1896-1942 (Stored in front of this box is notebook labeled

“Religion I, W.F.Sands”).

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1 (1896-1904) 1. To mother, July 7-9, 1896. En route from Washington to San Francisco. (Vivid

description of West). 3 items. 2. To mother, two fragments. Tokio (n.d.) (Tells of poor Pacific boats; discusses

Wm. Jennings Bryan and silver vs. gold; tells of masquerade party he will attend). 3. To mother, Miyajima, Dec. 8, 1899. (In Japan on holiday from Korea. Speaks of

beauty of countryside; does not trust the people). 4. To mother, Seoul, Sept. 26, 1900. (Asks mother to buy furniture for his new

house). 5. To mother, Seoul, April 10, 1901. (Says newspapers distort truth about Korean

news; also, he is having a “School for Envoys Extraordinary,: to try to teach Korean diplomats their business without much success; tells of conflicts with US Diplomatic team). Also filed here: note from mother saying transportation of furniture is too expensive.

6. To mother, Sun-Chun, Nov. 25, 1901. (Vivid description of journey through

North Korean Mountains). 7. To mother, Seoul, Dec. 17, 1901. (Says he is in conflict with Russian Legation

and expects to come home soon). 8. To mother, Seoul, Dec. 22, 1901. (Long account of diplomatic difficulties;

Russians have gained control of Korean Gov’t by intrigue). 9. To mother, Seoul, Jan. 1, 1902. (Still thinking of leaving). 10. To mother, 1903. 7 letters. (All bemoaning unhappy situation, unfair treatment,

etc.) 11. To H.B. Hulbert, ed. Korea Review. (n.p., ca. 1904). Rough draft (discusses

idea of Korean Neutrality). 3 2-11 (1898-1904) Letters from Korea (some complete, some excerpts). 97 items, plus 1 clipping laid

in. Typescript copies; no duplicates of letters in folder 1. Mostly to mother. Well-written, humorous, about Korean affairs, political and social.

2 1902-1911 (Letters to mother; book on religion written in German; copy of James

Sands and WFS listed in American Catholic's Who's Who). 3 Dec 1897-Jan 1898 (Dec 1897: Germany, Russia, and England Imperialism in Asia,

leaving from Nagasaki; Jan 1898: describes Nagasaki, "odour of war"). 4 Feb-Mar 1898 (Feb 1898: Sending leopard-skin, Christian unrest and violence; May

1898: heard news that Dewey defeated Spanish and Manila is at his mercy). 5 Mar-Aug 1898 (March 1898: speaks of war between US and Spain, Russian/Korean

tensions rising, talks of fight he got into w/some Japanese "coolies;" Aug 1898: wants to have Philippines over Guam).

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6 Aug 1898-May 1899 (Nov 1898: political unrest in the streets of Seoul, street violence between "independents, pedlars, and Military; Jan 1899: tiger hunting)

7 June 1899-May 1900 (Aug 1899: Sands' view of his 'idiot' servant; Jan 1900:

predicts war between Japan and Russia, which would result in the 'end' of Korea; Feb 1900: relates attack on palace where American generals did not protect the royalty, as the Queen was killed and one of the Americans was found stuck in a chimney trying to run away; April 1900: states Japanese hate Americans b/c "we have everything worth having;" May 1900: speaks of his hatred for the Japanese, Koreans are "poor barbarians"

8 June-Aug 1900 (June 20-July 24, 1900: 5 items regarding the Boxer Rebellion; Aug:

"For a white man who will acknowledge a Japanese as his equal, let alone allying himself with him, is the lowest of the low").

9 Aug 1900-June 1901 (Aug 1900: says Koreans are incapable of governing

themselves and they should let Sands rule them to create a sound government, says he is unclean b/c a friend died in his arms and he will not be clean for month (and so cannot go see the Emperor);

10 June 1901-March 1902 (July 28, 1901, regarding public improvements in Seoul;

March 15, 1902, arguing that America threw away opportunity in Korea). 11 June 1902-March 1904 (July 1803, Russian/Japanese tensions building; Feb. 11,

1904, tells of Russian-Japanese naval clash). 3 12 1. To J.W. Lee, Esq., American Legation, Panama. Oct 18, 1904. (Concerns

machinations of one Smythe whom Sands suspects of trying to uncover unsavory dealing in Panama for ammunition in US political campaign).

2. To father, Mar. 1904-Mar. 1905. 7 items. (Mainly concerned with Sands’ efforts

to find new job). 3. To father, Panama, May 11, 1905. (Tells of arrival in Panama, as charge

d’Affaires; describes living arrangements). 4. To sister, Panama, May 12, 1905. (Tells of getting acquainted with Panama.) 5. To mother, Panama, May-July, 1905. 6 items. (Life at Panama and family

matters). 6. To father, Panama, July 11, 1905. (Says job is ending in Panama). 7. To Hon. Alvey A. Adee, Acting Sec. Of State, Washington. Memo #24, 2 items.

(Rough Draft and finished copy) July 28, 1905. (Discusses problem of persuading Panama natives to convert from old currency to new; suggests remedies; gives figures).

8. To mother. American Legation, Panama, Aug. 5 and 8, 1905. 2 items. (News,

humorous letters about life and situation; Aug. 8 letter tells of wild celebration in honor of Charles Magoon’s appointment as Gov.)

3 13 1. Analysis of the Republic of Panama, Sept., 1905.

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2. To mother, Panama, Sept. 10 and 21, 1905. (Mentions poor English learned by South American girls in North American Convent Schools; thanks mother for entertaining Mrs. Calud Mallet, wife of British Ambassador to Panama).

3. To father at Annapolis. Panama, Sept. 21, 1905. (Tells of shifts in positions of

men in Dip. Corp; hopes to get home on leave soon). 4. To Hon. Elihu Root, Sec. Of State, Washington. Confidential memo, Sept. 27,

1905, plus additional correspondence through Oct. 7 from Chas. E. Magoon and Santiago de la Guardia (Sec. Of Foreign Affairs for Panama). Concerns Gen. De la Guradia’s idea for a coalition between Panama and Costa Rica, eventually to lead to a Federation of Central American States). 5 items.

5. To "Mr. Snyder." Panama, Sept. 27, 1905. (Concerns rumors of internal strife in

Columbia, possible resumption of diplomatic relations between Panama and Columbia, and character of John Barrett, Adviser to Theodore Roosevelt).

6. To Hon. (Charles) E. Magoon, American Minister, Panama. (n.p., n.d.) Memo re:

importance of having delegate from Panama at Pan-American Congress who understands US aims and motives in Latin-American and can forward Plan for American Court of Arbitration.

7. List of guests: Reception given by the American Minister to the Diplomatic and

Consular Corps at Panama, Sept. 30, 1905. 8. List of bills for Legation Reception, Sept. 30, 1905. 9. To mother. Panama, Oct. 3, 10, and 14, 1905. 3 items. (Wants to set up Convent

School of American Nuns near Panama, to educate Panamanian girls; also, to get trained nursing sisters into gov't hospitals, instead of lay nurses. Oct. 14 letter voices discontent at not advancing more quickly in diplomatic service.)

3 14 1. To Mr. Bonsal. Oct. 14, 1905. (Corrects his understanding of relative positions

held earlier, in Korea, by Gen. Legendre, W.F. Sands, and Dr. Allen). 2. To mother, 3 items. Panama, Nov. 7, 16, and 22, 1905. (Tells of commendation

of his work by Wm Howard Taft; encloses copy of Chas. Magoon's report on him, which was sent to Pres. Roosevelt.)

3. To Mr. Von Lindemann (n.p.). Oct. 25, 1905. (Summarizes life of Korean Prince

Eui-Wha, who has just been recalled to Korea from studies in US; speculates on what this may mean in Korean gov't.)

4. To Mother. Dec 5, 1905. (Family matters, how she's doing, etc.). 5. Message (unsigned) to (?) reassuring addressee about his position in Dip. Corps. 6. Seating plan for diplomatic dinner (Panama 1906). 7. To mother. Panama, Jan. 5 and 6, 1906, 2 items. (Tells of Panama Pres. And Mrs.

Amador both hinting to him that he would succeed Magoon as American Ambassador; tells of compliments to father, Adm. Sands).

8. To Roland Thomas, Leavenworth, Kansas. Panama, Feb. 7, 1906 (incomplete).

(Discusses advantages to foreign settlers in Darien region of Panama).

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9. (no. 51) to Elihu Root, Sec. Of State, Washington. Panama, Feb. 9, 1906 (incomplete). (Begins review of history and activity of Amer. Legation in Panama; Sands thinks should have annual report).

10. To mother. Panama, Feb-Mar., 1906. 4 items. (Inquires about health; regrets not

being 'investigated' by Congress b/c it must mean he is not important; work matters). 3 15 1. To father. Panama, April 11, 1906. (Debating whether to leave the service and

what his prospects may be). 2. To mother. Panama, April 1906. 3 items. (Describes visit to country, religious life

in Panama; says Knights of Columbus have started chapter there; speaks of social activities, San Francisco earthquake; says he thinks Pres. Theodore Roosevelt dislikes him and would prefer not to promote him).

3. Letter to "Excellency" (no. 41) (Pres. of Panama?). Panama, May 7, 1906. (rough

draft). (Says American Banana Co. has told Dept. of State in Washington that Panama gov't is exercising jurisdiction in Sixaola territory, which is under dispute and where A.B. Co. is situated; outlines charges of property seizures, etc., and asks for help in determining the truth).

4. To mother. Panama, May-July, 1906. 5 items. (Still complaining about lack of

advancement; wants to come home; has secret inkling of new opening). 5. To mother. Panama, 1906, July 31-Aug. 2. (Says Magoon will recommend him

as Minister to Panama when he leaves; not counting on it). 3 16 1. To Elihu Root, Sec. of State. Aug.4, 1906. (Asks for appointment as Minister to

Panama). 2. To Wm. Howard Taft, Sec. of War. Aug. 4, 1906. (Asks his support in seeking

appointment). 3. To mother. Aug. 24, 1906. (Says nothing to do but wait and see if Pres. Roosevelt

will appoint him.) 4. Dispatch (rough draft). Sept 1906. (Discusses political actions of Mr. Porras, who

hopes to succeed Dr. Amador as Pres. of Panama in 1906). 5. To mother. Sept. 19-Oct. 13, 1906. 4 items. (Tells of trip to mountains of

Guatemala; discusses possibilities for him after Panama). 6. To "My Dear Boyle" (n.p.) Oct. 14, 1906. (Asks his help in obtaining promotion;

cannot afford to stay in service if not promoted; will not take second class post; mentions three men promoted over his head).

7. To mother. 4 items, Oct.-Dec., 1906. (Sends rosary; announces appointment of

Mr. Squiers as Minister to Panama; he himself is preparing to leave; describes Theodore Roosevelt's visit to Panama; must stay longer, to see what happens).

3 17 1. To mother. (Jan.-Mar. 1907). 2 items. (Tells of meeting various potentially useful

congressmen; other gossip). 2. To Elihu Root, Sec. of War, Washington. American Legation, Guatemala, Aug.

10, 1907. 2 items. (Announces arrival at post in Guatemala and gives account of

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searching of Pacific Mail steamship by harbor authorities on arrival in Corinto, Nicaragua). To Mr. Bacon, US State Dept. (Guatemala, 1907. Asks about Sands' future in Dip. Service, rough draft). Also (ca. 1907) Letter re: conference of Central American Republics (rough draft).

3. To General (George) Davis. (n.p.) March 7, 1908. (Gives diplomatic news,

rumors, etc.). 4. Menu of banquet given to honor Sands, American Charge d'Affaires, by members

of the American Colony. Guatemala, Mar. 20, 1908. 5. To "Mr. Heimke," Sands' replacement in Guatemala. (n.p.) April 5, 1908

(Summary of unfinished business; Sands is leaving before Heimke's arrival; says he has no intention of returning).

6. To the Solicitor for the State Dept., Washington. Washington, May 10, 1908. 6b. Answers query about conditions in Korea, ca. 1904, and the operations of

Messrs. Collbran and Bostwick there at that time, especially the "Kap-San" mining concession. 10 typed pages, 93 affidavits attached.

3 18 1. To Gen. George Davis. American Embassy, Mexico, Aug. 1, 1908. (Frank talk

about Central American Gov'ts and some individuals). 2. List of personnel in Mexican gov't. American Embassy, Mexico, Aug. 5, 1908. 3. ( ) American Embassy, Mexico, March 11, 1909 (unsigned). (Tells several wild

stories about politics in Mexico). 4. List of people to receive p.p.c. (pour prendre conge) cards. Mexico, 1909. 5. To father. Washington, June-July, 1909. 4 items. (Looking at houses for rent in

Washington, for father and family; expecting appointment as Minster to Guatemala; discusses date for wedding to Edith Keating).

6. Letter to President (of Guatemala) (n.p. 1909). Letter to accompany presentation

of credentials as Minister Extraordinary and Envoy Plenipotentiary of the US. 7. To Pres. Manuel Estrada. C. (n.p.). Sept. 3, 1909. (Reports on recent conversation

with Pres. Taft and Sec. Knox of US, re: development of Guatemala, extension of railways, possible investment of foreign capital, etc.)

3 19 1. To "My Dear Dennis." American Legation, Guatemala Oct. 22, 1909.

(Recommends that US State Dept. evolve policy for fixing legal responsibility in Central American countries; says Chiefs of Police and political chiefs are practically uncontrolled and directly responsible to President).

2. To B.W. Palmer Esq., of Boston. American Legation , Nov. 23, 1909. (Thanks

for memo on Guatemala). 3. To father. American Embassy, Guatemala, Dec. 1, 1909. (Describes domestic

arrangements and their cost; offers father financial help). 4. To Joaqùin Mendez, Ministro de Fomente. Guatemala, Dec. 15, 1909. [In

Spanish]. (Thanks him on behalf of wife, for photo sent).

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5. To Manuel Estrada C, Pres. of Guatemala (n.p.) Mar. 7, 1910. (extensive discussion of Guatemalan fiscal policies and problems; recommends improvements; cautions and advises).

6. Confidential report to Philander C. Knox, Sec. of State, Washington. Guatemala,

June 27, 1910. (South American political affairs and machinations). 7. To father. Guatemala, July 23, 1910. (Talks of Manuel Bonilla, local firebrand,

who, despite Sands' warnings, has expedition of mercenaries marching against gov't of Honduras; deplore American adventurers fighting in Central America. Also filed here, clipping about unsettled conditions).

8. To mother. Sept., 16, 1910. (Says coming home on leave; has been unwell for

several moths; mentions trip to coffee plantation and successful dinners Edith has been giving).

9. To Pres. of Guatemala. (n.p., n.d.) (Presents letter from Pres. of US, terminating

Sands' mission to Guatemala; presents his successor, Mr. Hitt). 10. To Mr. Hitt. Guatemala, Oct. 8, 1910. (Briefs him on all branches of job and its

problems; important and comprehensive analysis of Guatemalan Affairs). 3 20 1. To editor of the Outlook, New York. Guatemala, Oct. 10, 1910. (Takes issue

with article on annexation of Korea that credits Korean progress to Japanese influence; cites American achievements in Korea).

2. To Wilbur C. Carr, Director of Consular Service, Washington. (n.p.). Dec 12,

1910. (Recommends abolition of four consular agencies in Guatemala). 3. To Sec. of State, Washington. Philadelphia, PA, March 20, 1911 (marked

Personal). (Says he was brought home from Guatemala for health reasons and dropped from service; says this is bad for US image abroad, having happened just after he foiled Manuel Bonilla's expedition against Honduras; asks where he stands now).

4. To Philander Knox, Sec. of State, Washington. (n.p.) May 8, 1911. (Says he has

no answer to his earlier query and assumes his connection with the Diplomatic Service is at an end).

5. To Huntington Wilson, Asst. Sec. of State, Washington. Phila, May 13, 1911.

(Thanks him for invitation to come to Washington and talk things over, but declines). 6. To Mr. Winterfeldt, Speyer & Co., NYC. Quito, Aug. 18, 1911. (Sent to

Ecuador to interest gov't in loan from Speyers; hindered by revolution, still has hope).

7. To "My Dear Clarke." Quito, Ecuador, Aug. 18, 1911. (Says Americans not

trusted there; describes diplomatic and political difficulties; unable to carry out several diplomatic projects as requested by Huntington Wilson, but wants State Dept. to know he has done his best, despite of private resentment).

8. To "My Dear Cordier." Onboard ship, near Jamaica, Sept. 17, 1911. (Tells of

events accompanying Alfaro's downfall in Ecuador).

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4 1 1. To Mr. Rose. Washington, DC, Jan 2, 1912. (Sends list with comments and recommendations, of black children in catechism class at Children's Temporary Home).

2. To Hamilton Hold, Managing Ed., the Independent, NYC. Wawa, PA. Aug. 7,

1912. (Comments on article by Theodore Marburg in issue of June 20, 1912, proposing to have big powers set up commission to secure lives and property of nationals in backward countries).

3. To Walter E. Weyl, Progressive National Committee, NY. Wawa, PA, Nov. 1,

1912. . (Declines invitation to cooperate, though sympathetic, because he has been so closely connected to both Taft and Roosevelt).

4. To A.H. Richardson, Treasurer of Puerto Rico, San Juan, P.R. (n.p.) Feb. 25,

1913. (Concerns irrigation taxation in Puerto Rico; Sands now with Central Aguirre Sugar Co., Boston, Mass).

5. Memo to Mr. Carpenter. (n.p.) April 7, 1913. (rough draft). (Concerns rate of

production, costs, other problems). 6. To C.W. Asbury. Phila, Oct. 19, 1914. (Suggests permanent organization of US

financial and Manufacturing interests to invest in Latin America, to profit by trade there).

7. To Sec. of Treasury, Washington (n.p., n.d.). Re: the Pan-American Financial

Conf., Washington, May 28, 1915. Suggests keeping Conf. Alive, with standing committee in Washington, so US can seize trade advantage while Europe is busy with war. Also filed here; clipping of article by Sands about Conf. (Sands now with George H. McFadden & Bros., Phila and London).

8. Aug. 24, 1915. An estimate of the amount of cotton from this year's crop

necessary to be purchase in order to stabilize the price. Also a suggestion as to a practical method of purchasing, warehousing and financing such a purchase.

9. List of engagements London, Oct.-Nov. 1915. 10. Correspondence w/British War Office, et al, re: locating of John Kipling, son of

Rudyard Kipling, wounded and missing in action. Oct. 28-Nov. 25, 1915. 11 items. (See also: letter to Sands from Joseph C. Grew, then American Ambassador to Germany, Berlin, Nov. 5, 1915, Box 6, Folder 19.)

4 2 1. To Wolcott Pitkin, general Adviser to his Siamese Majesty's gov't London, Dec.

22, 1915. (Discusses problems of diplomacy and international relations generally). 2. Schedule for four days in London, 1916. (Lecturing or attending lectures at

London School of Economics). 3. To Sir [Claud] Mallet. London, Jan. 7, 1916. (Tries to bring him up to date on

state of things in England). 4. To Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co. of California, Phila, PA, London, Jan 13,

1916. (Wife will send check for premium). 5. To "Uncle Joe." London, Jan. 18, 1916. (Concerns uncle's interests in Columbia

and Sands' efforts to find out quietly how they are doing).

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6. To [Chairman] of War Trade Intelligence Dept, Britain. London, July 3, 1916. (Attempt to clarify and eliminate problems in conducting cotton trade w/European agents via a Special representative in London. 2nd section has answers to questions penciled in; mentions Mr. Joring as object of suspicion; Mr. Haskell, also suspect, but not so much so).

7. To Messrs. George H. McFadden & Brother, Phila. London, July 13, 1916. (Fives

full account of interview w/chairman of British War Trade Intelligence Bd., his answers to question in Sands' letter of July 3, 1916, and Sands' recommendations for smooth sailing in future).

8. To Charmn. of War Trade Intelligence Dept., London. Phila, PA, Aug. 2, 1916.

(Covering letter for statements on McFadden representatives, Paul T. Haskell and Wm. Joring. Statements also filed here, dated July 28, 1916. (Joring has resigned). 3 items.

9. To H.W. Carless Davis, War Trade Intelligence Dept., London. Phila, PA, Aug 2,

1916. (Tells what Sands' has done to satisfy WTI Bd., also here, 3 additional letters to shipment of unsold cotton and about sale to Viennese client). 4 items.

10. Notes on trip to Russia for American International Corp., Nov. 1917-Jan. 1918. 4

items. 4 3 1. To Senor Don Constantino de Tarnava, Laredo, Texas. (n.p.). Jan. 23, 1918.

(Sends letter from Prince Albert Radziwill, inquiring about condition of his properties in Mexico).

2. To Huntington Wilson, Phila, PA (n.p.). Jan. 23, 1918. (Wants to arrange meeting

between Wilson and Alixander Boublikoff, former Russian Gov't official who hopes to be useful in American cooperation in reconstruction of Russia).

3. To H.E. Maule, Editorial Dept., Doubleday, Page & Co., Darden City, NY (n.p.)

Feb. 13, 1918. (Thanks for photos of O Henry which he plans to send to Russia for use in publication there. (Photos never got to Russia; now filed in Box 6, Folder 2 of this collection).

4. To Alexander Paternotte, Royal Belgian Legation, Washington, DC (n.p.) Feb. 15,

1918. (Encloses letter from Constantino de Tarnava to Prince Radziwill and asks Paternotte to forward it to Stockholm. Tarnava's covering letter filed here). 2 items.

5. To Basil Miles, Dept. of State, Washington. (n.p.) Feb. 19, 1918. (thanks him for

forwarding telegram). 6. To Ira N. Morris, American Minister to Sweden, Stockholm. (n.p.). Feb. 19, 1918.

(Tries to bring him up to date on what is happening in US, war effort, etc). 7. To Basil Miles, Dept. of State, Washington. (n.p.) March 14, 1918. (Thanks for

clippings, etc). 8. To Maj. Philip Eastwick, Panama. (n.p.) April 2, 1918. (Asks him for update on

Panama). (Sands now w/American International Corp.). 9. Memo to Messrs. Stone, Henry and Streeter, of Amer. Int. Corp (n.p.) July 19,

1921. (Concerns investment in building of Grand Canal in China).

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10. To J.P.Hutchins, Madrid. (n.p.) July 26, 1921. (Concerns possibility of foreign-owned properties in Russia being restored, possible anti-communist uprising, Hoover's conditions for undertaking to feed Russians, etc).

11. To K.K. Kawakami, Washington. (n.p.) Nov.23, 1921. (Very diplomatic letter). 12. Memo to Mr. Brush (of Amer. Int. Corp) (n.p.) Nov 25, 1921. (Submits

suggestions re: A.I.C. headquarters organization; says Mr. Woodlock concurs in them).

4 4 1. To "Cher Monsieur." Berlin, Dec. 27, 1921 [in faulty French]. (Briefing someone

on life in Russia under the Bolsheviks) (incomplete). 2. Correspondence re: Railway concession in Mexico, 1913-1914. Sands asks Mr.

Henry of A.I.C. if interested. Hey says 'No' may 23, 1922. 9 items. 3. To Harry Eaton, Whaley-Eaton Service, Washington, DC. (n.p.) Jan. 17, 1922.

(Most complimentary letter about the Service Newsletters). 4. To F.J. Whiting of Stone & Webster, Boston. (n.p.) April 21, 1922. (Discusses

Genoa Conference; suggests possible economic solution for Germany and Russia might lie in exchange of materials and means of production; says Versailles Treaty terms for reparations will have to be modified). [Item missing]

4 5 1. To Mr. Stone of AIC. (n.p.) May 9, 1922. (Tries to Summarize AIC's European

operations, which have temporarily ceased, and draw conclusions from them; implies he should have had more authority in dealings abroad).

2. To Frederick R. Kellogg, NYC. New York, June 9, 1922. (Asks for ideas on

possible use of large tract of land in Mexico). 3. To Mr. Bok, Pres. Curtis Publishing Co. (rough draft). (n.p., n.d.) (Suggests that

Curtis buy St. Nicholas Magazine and beef it up; thinks it would be addition to the Curtis group. (See Bok's reply).

4. To Prentiss N. Gray, NYC. (n.p.) Oct. 30, 1922. (Discusses possible

reorganization of "a certain company" [AIC] ). 5. Program, Ivy Mills Horse Show, St. Thomas' Church, Chester Heights, PA. Aug.

18, 1923. Cup for Class VII, Saddle Class, Presented by Mr. and Mrs. Wm Sands. 6. To Chairman, House Committee of Foreign Relations, Washington (n.p.) Jan. 21,

1924. (Offers views on proposed reorganization of Diplomatic and Consular Services).

7. To Howard Young Galleries, NYC. (n.p.) Feb. 19, 1924. (Sent by Sands' lawyer)

(Demands return of family portraits; threatens to sue). 8. To Col. David Charles Collier. Phila. Wawa, PA, Feb. 5, 1925. (Hoping for a job

on organizing Sesquicentennial celebration in Phila). 9. To [Charles] Rhoads. (n.p.) Feb. 5, 1925. (Discusses America's relationship to

League of Nations and what it would take to make the League work). 10. To Mr. Kendrick, Mayor of Phila. Wawa, PA, Feb. 11, 1925. (Suggestions for

Sesquicentennial celebration).

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11. To Col. David Charles Collier, Dir. Gen. Of Sesquicentennial, Phila. Wawa, PA,

Feb. 26, 1925. May 20, 1925. 3 items. (Pushing for place on the Committee, to contact foreign countries and bring them in as exhibitors).

4 6 1. To Rev. Gerald P. O'Hara, Phila. Washington, DC, Nov. 28, 1925. (Trying to

correct discrepancy in birth and baptism records of son, Robert John Sands, in Ivy Mills Church).

2. Memo on the Formation of the Catholic Association for National Pease (1926). 3. To the Supt. Of Arlington National Cemetery, Washington DC. (n.p.) Aug

(1926?). (Concerns repairs on grave of Rear Admiral James H. Sands, USN). 4. Bond, signed by Sands to Penn. RR Co., to cover lost ticket from Phila. to

Washington. Sept. 9, 1926. 5. To Wilson McCleery, Sheffield, Ala. Milmer Engineering Col, Sheffield Ala,

Nov. 15, 1926. Copy of report on a tract of bituminous lime rock asphalt in Colbert Co., Ala.

6. To Miss McGowen (St. Charles Seminary). Washington, DC, Jan 28, 1927. (Says

he is sending the seminary the portraits of his father and grandfather, Rear Admirals James Hoban and Benjamin Franklin Sands [now hanging in Ryan Memorial Library]).

7. To Miss Deavy (St. Charles Seminary). Washington, DC, Nov 14, 1927. (Says he

will send info about his father and grandfather ASAP). 8. To MR. McGowan. Washington, Feb. 18, 1927. (Concerns report on source of

international enmity, to be made by sub-committee of the Catholic Committee on International Peace).

9. To the Editor of Foreign Affairs. (n.p.) June 16, 1927. (Praises article in July

issue, "Our much abused State Department," as a sound statement of policy). Also filed here: Newspaper clipping about Vice President Dawes' speech on peril of "career" diplomats.

10. To "My Dear Martha" (Martha Dana Mercer of Doylestown). Wawa, PA, July

20, 1927. (Discusses the Church as religion and as a governing institution). 4 7 1. To Walter S. Case, Pres. Case, Pomeroy & Co., NYC. Washington, Sept. 26,

1927. (Wants to interest him in forming company to invest in economic development of South). Also filed here: additional letters, memos, etc., on this project. 6 items.

2. To Dr. (Charles) P. Neill. Washington, March 29-April 2, 1928. (Discusses need

of funds for Catholic boy Scouts. 2 items, ms. and typescript. 4 8 1. To G. Carrell Willcox, Small Securities Issues, Inc., Phila. Washington, April 2,

1928. (Trying to interest him in Southern development scheme). 2. To John Raskob, General Motors Corp., NYC. Washington, April 2, 1928.

(Discusses new foundation of the Benedictine Order at the Catholic University; asks him if not interested in helping it himself, to pass on the appeal).

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3. To Lucien H. Tying, V.P., W.S. Barstow & Co., NY. Washington June 14, 1928. (Promoting Southern Development).

4. To Henry J. Allen, Press Director, Republican National Comm. (n.p.) Aug. 17,

1928. (Says he will vote for Herbert Hoover; explains why). 5. To "Mr. Gurn." Wawa, PA, Sept. 21, 1928. (Answers article by Gurn that he

thinks confuses religious and political issues). 6. To Father Walsh (Georgetown U) Washington, May 10 and Aug 31, 1928. 2

items. (Suggests ways of improving method and curriculum in Foreign Service School [in which Sands has now taught for 2 years]; says he can't set up syllabus because still experimenting; gives his method and objectives; highly critical of pervious training of students; says he is willing to adjust courses where they overlap others). See also letter to Sands from Fr. Aloysius J. Hogan, Feb. 24, 1937 (Box 7, Folder 7).

7. Report on the Belmont School, San Mateo, Cal. Washington, May 15, 1929.

(Chancellor of the San Francisco Archdiocese asked Sands to examine and rebuild it; he got backing, but Archbishop refused permission and school failed).

8. To Don Enrique Olaya, Minister from Colombia, Washington. Washington, Jan.

17, 1930. (Says there ought to be an information bureau to help nations of North and South America to understand each other).

9. Agreement between Sands and John Hamilton, Ltd., of London, June 2, 1931.

(Covers British publication of Sands' book, Undiplomatic Memories. To ( ) NY, Mar. 27, 1931. (Tells of mission to Mexico for Pres. Harding in 1921). 2 items.

10. To "My Dear O'Neill" (Scannel O'Neill?) Washington, July 30, 1931. (Deplores

division in American People along racial or cultural lines and assumption that Catholics belong to one particular group [Irish, Latin, etc.]; concerned that different groups of Catholics are growing very touchy on the subject).

11. To "Dear Colonel." Washington, July 3, 1932 (Discusses F.D. Roosevelt and the

state of the Democratic Party). 4 9 1. To F. Rehwinkel. Washington, July 6, 1932. (Holds forth on origins of the

American people). 2. To George H. Moses, Washington. (n.p.) March 24, 1933. (Concerns methods for

developing good diplomats). 3. To Wm. "Phillips." (n.p.) May 25, 1933. (Concerns continuing course of studies

for young Foreign Service Officers). Memo attached. 4. To Coredell Hull, Sec. of State, Washington. Washington, June 1, 1933. (Submits

proposal for improvement of Foreign Service; attaches copy of "Memorandum for Mr. Phillips").

5. To "Mr. Ingram." Washington, June 8, 1933. (Discusses importance of Foreign

Service Journal). 6. To "Williams." Washington, Feb. 5, 1934. (Re: loss of spiritual quality of

American Life, as shown in Ferdinand Pecora's conducting of hearings before the

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Senate Banking and Currency Committee; radicals vs. materialists--what they need is more Catholic vision).

7. To Fr. Walsh (Georgetown). Memo, May 17, 1936. (Praises Walsh's development

and improvement of the Foreign Service School; says quality of work better throughout university).

8. To Fr. O'Leary. Washington, June 17, 1936. (Discusses importance of teaching

history in Catholic Schools, especially American History). 9. To Herbert Ravenel Sassm Charleston, S.C. Washington, March 4, 1937.

(Discusses issues raised by Pres. Roosevelt's packing of the Supreme Court; question of Christian concept of "Unalienable Rights" vs. European Industrial Proletarian idea of Democracy, need to face issue of States' rights vs. Federal power, etc.).

10. To F. Hogan (Georgetown U) Washington, May 29, 1937. (Says he has been

operating at a financial loss during his ten years of teaching at Georgetown; University has not kept its minimum agreement; he cannot afford to go on like this; how about it?).

4 10 1. To Archbishop Michael J. Curley, Baltimore, MD. (n.p.) Dec. 5, 1939. (Says too

much turnover in personnel of the Arch-Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; confusion every year in getting work started; asks for printed letter stating his position and function, which can be mimeographed for new curates et al every year).

2. Semester Report of Parish Study Clubs. Chairman, Sands, St. Matthew's Parish.

Washington, 1939. 3. To Admiral King. Washington, Feb. 12, 1942. (Offers advice on conduct of naval

war; says bombing of Japanese cities will not be convincing to Asian people; destruction of the fleet is paramount; also speaks about the Russo-Japanese war and three attempted assassinations on himself ordered by the Japanese gov't).

4. Fragment to (---). (n.p.) ca. 1942. (Advocates naval power as means to win war

with Japan). Correspondence addressed to Sands 4 11 1. Signatures missing or indecipherable. 13 items, 1898-1937. Mexican

correspondence; denouncing of Zapata; diplomatic letters; invitation; US correspondence.

4 12 1. Abaldia, I.D. de Legaciòn de Panama, Washington, Nov. 15, 1906. (Says

Magoon's recall is great loss to Panama). 2. Abbot, Stanley H. Wilton, N.H., Dec. 9, 1911. (Acknowledges condolences on

death of mother). 3. Abend, Hallett, Hyde Park, VT, Sept. 23, 1944 (His whereabouts and leave to

discuss if occupation of Japan will be necessary for lasting peace). 4. Ackerman, Alexander S. Panama, ca. June, 1906. (Expecting visit from Sands;

warns of bad roads from Panama to Corozal).

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5. Adee, Alvey (Augustus) (1842-?). Acting Sec. of State. Washington, 1905-1910. 9 items (1 enclosure). (Explains new assignments in Panama 1905 and Guatemala, 1909; acknowledges Sands' various requests for promotion; other).

6. Adler, Mortimer J.U. of Chicago. Chicago, IL, May 5, 1938. (Says he will be glad

to meet William Hard; note on back from T.F. Woodlock says Hard and Adler will like each other).

7. Aguirre, Gullermo, Guatemalan Minister for Foreign Affairs. 3 items. Guatemala,

1909-1910. [In Spanish] (Happiness fro Sands marriage; sends photography, etc). 4 13 1. Alfarg (?) R.J. Sec. of State Panama. 2 items. April-Oct. (?) 1906. (Offers Sands

opportunity to take courses in Latin American Law). 2. Allen, B.J., National Press Club. Washington (1930 or '31). (Thanks Sands for

copy of new book, Undiplomatic Memories). 3. Allen, Lewis & Co. NY, May 18, 1925. (Concerns merger of oil companies). 4. Alvery, Rev. A. St. Agatha, Maine, January 28, 1937. (Discusses clerical

intolerance against laymen thinkers or writers and the craving for actionin the younger generation).

5. Amador, Maria (Obarrio) de (wife of Pres. of Panama). Sept. 11, 1905. (Thanks

Sands and Magoon for running a free train from the city of Panama to Colon, on the day of a affair; asks for free pass for Senorita Fania Obarrio to use ahead of time, in coordinating arrangements, etc.). [In Spanish]

6. Amador Guerrero, Manuel (Pres. of Panama). Jan. 9, 1906. Letter to Charles E.

Magoon, US Minister to Panama. (Asks him to explain to Pres. Roosevelt bad effects of US gov't appearing to encourage Liberals in Panama; says it encourages Civil War. Jan.1, 1907, New Year's greeting to Sands' et al).

7. America (Jesuit paper) NYC, August 20, 1909. Letter to Rear Admiral James H.

Sands, Wilton, NH. (Note by Sands says Admiral sands had objected to editorial in America, criticizing the Supt. of the Naval Academy and anticipating the verdict in a Court Martial. Letter answers his objections).

8. American Automobile Association. Washington, DC, May 20, 1938. (Thanks

Sands for letters about the parking problem; says 1st letter was printed on p. 22 of May issue of American Motorist, second letter has been turned over to AAA's national committee on parking problem).

9. American Catholic Historical Society (miss Helen A. Deavy). Phila., Nov. 8,

1927. (Says Sands has given 2 portraits of his father and grandfather, Admirals James H. and Benjamin F. Sands, to the Society; asks for more information about them). [Portraits now hang in Ryan Memorial Library, St. Charles Seminary, Dec. 19, 1975] Also filed here; notice of eight annual meeting of ACHS.

4 14 1. American Geographical Society. NY, Nov., 1933. (Notice to Sands that he has

been elected a Fellow of the Society). 2. American International Corporation. Business papers (correspondence, reports,

statistics, policy statements, etc.). 1919-1929. 14 items. [Sands was associated with this company 1917-1922]

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4 15 1. American Polish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the US. NY, Han. 5, 1923. (Asks Sands' views on proposed tour of Poland by a party from the American delegation to the 2nd International C. of C. Convention at Rome, to be held in March 1923).

2. American Review (Marvin McCord Lowes) NYC, 1933-1934. 5 items (1

enclosure). (Would like Sands to write for them; asks to see Sands' projected article on the Syllabus of errors). Also filed here: outline of points to be covered.

3. American Society of International Law. Washington, June 6, 1906. (Invite Sands

to join; receipt for dues, 1925, also here). 4. American Society of the French Legion of Honor, Inc. Membership Card, 1932. 5. Amor, Emmanuel. Mexico, June 2, 1931. (Introduces the de Haro family and asks

Sands to advice about son's education). 6. Amory, E.J. Wilmington, Del, June 21 and July 8, 1924. 2 items. (Discourages

Sands' efforts to get job with DuPont Co.). 7. Anderson, Frank B. San Francisco, Feb. 8, 1923. (Out of town; an associate will

try to help Sands meet a Mr. Schwerin). 8. Anderson, Luis, Legacion de Costa Rica. Washington, DC, Nov. 5, 1908. (Wishes

Sands a pleasant stay in Mexico). 9. Anderson, Gayle. NY, Oct. 25, 1931. (Amusing letter about strong measures taken

by Dr. Bateman in reorganizing the Priory School). 10. Andrews & White, Real Estate. Newport, RI, Sept. 8, 1927. (Concerns prospects

of selling land on Potter's Point; says if Sands could sell it for tax valuation, would be doing well).

5 1 1. Arango, I.S., Sec. of Foreign Affairs, Panama. Oct. 30, 1908. (Expresses

friendship; wishes Sands well). [In Spanish] 2. Arango, Ricardo M. (Panamanian Minister to Great Britain). Panama, Oct. 21,

1908. (Thanks Sands for Congratulations on appointment; wishes him well in Mexico).

3. Arias, Ricardo, Sec. of State and Foreign Affairs, Panama. 4 items, 1906-1907.

(Oct. 24, 1906, would like to discuss T. Roosevelt's visit to the Isthmus). 4. Army and Navy Club, Washington, DC. Receipt for dues, 1924. 5. Arnold, John (Jacob) (1870-1933) V.P., 1st National Bank, Chicago. Chicago, IL,

July 17, 1915. Foreign Trade Council should be approached on "the subject in question."

6. Arjona, Aristides. Panama, July 22, 1915. [In Spanish] (Regarding developing

relations suggested at last Pan-American conference). 7. Audane, Adolphus, Chief of Bur of Navigation, Navy Dept. Washington, Feb. 9,

1938. (Cannot get bell and name plate from U.S.S. Sands for William F. Sands' sons; gov't property, would require authorization by Congress). [See also Walsh, David I.]

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8. Auzepy, Pierre Jean Baptiste Ernest, French Minister to Central America. Invitation to his funeral. (Died, Guatemala, April 13, 1910).

9. Bach, Rene (1861-? ) (Cousin of Sands) writer. Washington, Jan. 14, 1909. (Asks

if Sands will cooperate in trying to collect on old legal claim in Meade family). [Sands mother was Mary Elizabeth Meade]

10. Bacon, Robert (1860-1919), Asst. Sec. of State. Washington, Nov. 13, 1906-June

6, 1908. 3 items. (Concerns Sands' place in Diplomatic Service). 5 2 1. Bain, James, Ltd., book dealer. London, May 29, 1935. (Answers inquiry about

prices). 2. Baker, Kellogg & Co., Inc. NY, May 9, 1928. (Answering inquiry about a firm,

Small Security issues, Inc.). 3. Balcom, Lowell L., Illustrator. Norwalk, CT, Dec. 22, 1930. (Sends Sands a print

he had requested). [Balcom illustrated on of Sands' articles] 4. Baldridge, Cyrus Le Roy. NY, Aug. 2, 1930. (Speaks highly of Balcom as an

artist). 5. Baldwin, George (Johnson) (1856-1927), engineer, executive. Stone & Webster,

Inc., NY, Jan. 31, 1923. (Sends letter of introduction to Frank B. Anderson of San Francisco; is also writing T.A. Graham of San Francisco on Sands' behalf).

6. Baltimore 7 Ohio RR Co. (J.J. Ekin, Comptroller) Balt., Feb. 11, 1930. (Makes

appointment to discuss B&O pension plan). 7. Banfield, Paul L., Head Master, Landon School for Boys. Washington, DC, Feb-

March 1937. 2 items. (Thanks Sands for recommending school; answers his complaint about school on Holy Thursday).

8. Barnes, T. Howard. Rusk, TX, Aug. 26, 1909. (Congrats on appointment). 9. Barrett, John (1866-1938), Dir. Gen. Pan-American Union. Bogotá and

Washington, 1906-1915. 6 items (3 enclosures). (1906-1909, mostly about letters of introduction to Sands for other people; 1914-1915, about Latin American trade relations with US and Europe, effect of war, etc).

5 3 1. Barron, Capt. ---- Telephone message, Feb 3, 1909. (Conveys invitation from Mrs.

Rosa Zayas de Malo, to attend fiesta at home of Col. Pablo Escandon). 2. Bartlett, Dudley, Chief, Foreign Trade Bureau. Phila, PA, July 25, 1924. (How to

contact him). 3. Batres, Leopoldo. Mexico City, Aug. 9 to 10, 1908. [In Spanish] (Trip to the

Pyramids, wants to serve Sands). 4. Baukhage, H.R.( -1976), the Blue Network, Washington. Dec. 1, 1944 (Says

William Hillman of Crowell-Collier Publishing Co. would like to have Sands drop in and talk about doing an article).

5. Baukmeteff, B., Russian Embassy. Washington, May 3 and June 16, 1921. (Wants

to meet in NY for a chat).

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6. Bazinet, John L., Sulpician Seminary, Catholic U. Washington DC, March-Nov., 1937. 4 items. (March 15, speaks of dealing frankly with students about objections to fundamentals of Christian faith; thanks Sands for giving good talk; suggests he write book of Catholic apologetics aimed at college educated young people; enjoyed lunch chez Sands; Nov. 9, condolences on death of Sands' sister [Rosa]).

7. Beck, James (Montgomery) (1861-1936), lawyer. NY, July-Oct., 1916. 2 items.

(Courtesy notes). 8. Beech, Stella Mervyn (Daughter of Mrs. Patrick Campbell) London, 1916. 2

items. (Picture of Mrs. P.C. also filed here). 5 4 1. Behn Hernand V. Watertown, CT, Nov. 29, 1936. (Former Newman School boy,

asking advice about his future). 2. Benedicks. (Phila.) Dec., 1923, (Invitation to Mr. & Mrs. Sands). 3. Benson, (William) (Shepherd) (1855-1932), US Shipping Board. Washington,

June 4, 1926. (Gives info requested re: a Mr. Robinson, close associate of Averill Harriman).

4. Beston, Henry. Nobleboro, Maine, Oct. 10, 1944. (Discusses dehumanization of

people in this mechanistic age). 5. Beteta, Virgilio Rodriguez, Lawyer and newspaper Editor. Guatemala, Oct. 15,

1910. (Letter of farewell). 6. Biddle, Mrs. Francis. (n.p.) April, 1937. (Sends invitation to art exhibit). 7. Biddle, George. Phila, 1906. (Thanks Sands for interest). 8. Biddle, Katherine. Washington, Jun 12, ca. 1930. (Asks him to autograph his

book). 9. Binsse, Henry. Washington, DC, Feb. 13 ca. 1926. (Comments on Sands' paper in

the Commonweal). 10. Birchall, F.T. Acting Mg. Ed., New York Times. NY, Jan. 6, 1931. Letter to

Thomas F. Woodlock. (Declines suggestion that Sands should investigate revolutions in Panama and Guatemala for the Times).

11. Bishop, Joseph Bucklin (1847-1928), journalist. 2 items. Panama, 1907. (Asks

Sands for info on habits of Joseph Lee [diplomat]; note from Sands declines to give it). NY, Mar. 21, 1923. Letter to A.M. Barmby of Curtis Brown Co. (Introducing Sands).

5 5 1. Bitting, William (Coleman) (1857-1931). St. Louis, May, 1928. 2 items. (Concern

investment securities business; asks Sands to keep him in mind for any Catholic business; feels that the development of the South is already covered by the large southern banks).

2. Blundell, Adrian Weld, O.S.B., Washington. Portsmouth, RI, Bursledon, Hants.,

ca. 1930-1935. 8 items. (Many thanks, Church/community news). 3. Body, John B. Minatitlan, V.C. Mexico, Sept. 9, 1908. (Sorry he missed Sands in

Mexico City; will contact him shortly).

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4. Bok, Edward William (1863-1930), Pres. Curtis Publishing Co. and Phila

Academy of Music. Phila, Mar. 8, 1923. (Secretary relays Mr. Bok's answer to Sands' suggestion that Curtis buy St. Nicholas Magazine: not interested, because young have no buying power to attract advertisers).

5 6 1. Bonaparte, Charles Joseph (1851-1921), US Atty. Gen. Navy Dept. Washington,

April 26 and Aug. 15, 1906. 2 items. (Letters to Rear Adm. James H. sands, USN) (Thanks Adm. Sands for arranging ceremonies for return of John Paul Jones' body to US; says he will help all he can re: Adm. Sands' son, William F. Sands).

2. Bonsal, Stephen (1865-?), author, journalist. Bedford, NY, Sept. 28, 1905. (Differs

with Sands about attitude of Gen. Legendre re: Korean gov't). 3. Bostwick, Harry Rice (1870-1931), capitalist. San Francisco, 1905-1914. 6 items.

(Personal news). 4. Bowen, E.R. London, Nov. 17, 1916. (Political views; discussion of raincoats). 5. Boy Scouts of America. Washington, 1928-1931. 3 items. (Letter about the

Scouts, plus 2 cards certifying Sands as Chairman of Troop 92, Washington). 6. Boyden, Roland William (1863-1931), lawyer. Boston, Oct. 5, 1925. Letter to

Basil Miles, Washington. (Discusses Reparation Commission [WWI]; says it is gradually losing ground).

5 7 1. Brand, E.A., Acting Chief, Bur. Of Foreign and Domestic Commerce.

Washington, Oct. 11, 1915. (Offers Sands chance to try for position of commercial attaché).

2. Brandt & Brandt, literary agents. (Bernice Baumgarten). NY, 1930-1934. 8 items.

(Concerns marketing of Undiplomatic Memories). 3. Bresette, Linna E. Washington, July 10, 1934. (Sends list of Catholic Churches in

VA to help in selecting summer resort). 4. Briggs, Gorge E. [fragment]. NY, July 3, 1924. (Interested in idea of having Sands

act as representative of his export company in England). 5. Bristol, Mark Lambert (1868-1939), Rear Adm. USN. Washington, Nov 28, 1930.

(Discusses talk of Miss Sarabji about India; two-sides to every story). 6. British Colony in Guatemala. Invitation to Memorial service for King Edward

VIII. (1910?). Also filed here: Copy of doctor's bulleting on the king during his illness. London, June 20). 2 items.

7. Brittingham, Juan, Esq. Los Angeles, CA, Jan. 30, 1918. Memo on children and

heirs of Don Patricio Milmo, whose daughter, Pudenciana, married Prince Albert Radziwill.

8. Broderick, J.Joyce, commercial Counselor, British Embassy, Washington.

Washington, 1928-1931. 3 items (1 enclosure). 9. Brown, Philip (Marshall). 2 items. American Legation to Guatemala and

Honduras, June 10, 1907. (Welcomes Sands; says he lost chance at European post by having to stay in Guatemala until Mr. Lee Returned [Lee was away on leave].

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Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Oct. 29, 1909. (Welcomes Sands as Minister to Guatemala; pledges cooperation; hints at difficulties in his own job and in Sands').

10. Bruce Publishing Co. Milwaukee, Wis., Jan 26, 1938. (Answers query about

author John Francis Theodore Prince). 5 8 1. Brush, M.C. (AIC) (n.p.) April 13, 1922. (Regrets cannot meet with Sands at

present; American International Corp.). 2. Buchanan, Scott, Dean St. John's College. Annapolis, MD, Mar. 16, 1938. 3. Bucklin, George A., Jr., American Consul General, Guatemala. Guatemala City,

1910. (Encloses draft of dispatch being sent to Washington, recommending abolition of consular agencies in 3 Guatemalan towns; regrets Sands' leaving Guat.).

4. Buenz, K., Kaiserlich Deutsche Gesandtschaft. Mexico, 1909. (Invitation to

lunch). 5. Bulletin. (Official organ of the Catholic Laymen's Assoc. of Georgia). Augusta,

GA., April 29, 1938. (Letter received in Mr. Reid's absence). 6. Bulent Bey Ussaki Zade, Turksih Embassy, Washington. Washington, ca. 1930.

(Makes engagement to call on Mr. & Mrs. Charles Rhoads). 7. [Bulwer?], Jim. Prime Minster Montreal, June 23, 1927. Addressed to "Dear Jim."

(Post card). (To James Sands). 8. Burden, Chester G., American International Corp. NY, May 14, 1920. (Gives

family addresses in NYC). Also filed here: Slip of paper with notes on several real estate prospects.

9. Burgos, Antonio. Panama, July 28, 1906. Confidential letter to Dr. Manuel

Amador Guerrero, Pres of Panama, plus 2 enclosures (copies of Amador's answers and one other). [In Spanish]

5 9 1. Burke, Rev. John J. Washington, Feb. 4, 11930. (Answers letter soliciting funds).

Also filed here: correspondence with and about Sands and his work in Mexico. Sent to ACHS Archives by Warren Willis, July 11, 1977. 5 items, 1930-1977.

2. Burkes' Landes Gentry (J.E. Balfour). London, Aug. 30, 1937. 1 item (1

enclosure). (Asks Sands to return pedigree form for Overseas Branches, so he may be listed in Coronation Edition).

3. Burns, Rev. John V., Niagara University, NY, Oct. 23, 1934. Letter to Mother

Clara M. Sands, R.S.C.J., which she forwarded to Sands (Gives genealogical data on a branch of the Meade family).

4. Burns, William J. Burns International Detective Agency. NY, Jan. 6, 1925. (Asks

for info on man who applied for job). 5. Burt, Struthers. Southern Pines, NJ. March 18, 1931 (Advises Sands on how his

son and friend could best go about getting jobs on ranch in West). 6. Busch, August A., Pres Anheuser-Busch Brewing Assoc., St. Louis, Mo., June 26,

1915. (Discusses animal husbandry).

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7. Business Man's League of St. Louis. June 5,1915. (Discusses arrangements for Sands' visit to St. Louis).

8. Butler, Maj. Gen. Smedley Darlington USMC. Phila, Dec. 31, 1924. (Instructs

Sands to call to contact 'the writer'). 9. Butler-Thwing, F.W. NYC, Oct. 19, 1925. (Gives info re: Capt. Trappes-Lomax,

whom Sands is trying to reach). 10. Byrne, P.J. at Sea and Maryknoll, Shingishu, Korea, May 22, 1926. 2 items.

(Concerns missions in Korea). 11. Byrnes, J.C. US Naval Academy, Annapolis, Jan. 20, 1906. (Sends Sands two

drugs for treatment of malaria). 5 10 1. Cabrey, J.J.Phila., PA, June 14 and Dec. 3, 1927. 2 items. (June 14 discusses

future and work of Order of the Blessed Sacrament, which is financed by its founder, Mother Catharine Drexel; Dec. 3, discusses Catholic Business Men's Guild and other lay activities).

2. Cadwalder, John, Jr. Phila., 1925. (Thanks Sands for sympathy on death of his

father). 3. Callahan, Patrick Henry (1866-1940). Louisville, KY, 1926-1933. 8 items.

(Concern publication of religious articles by Sands; Callahan helps, thorough his connection with the Fortnightly Review). [Note: See series of letters printed and circulated by C., under title, "Callahan Papers," in Special Correspondence (13,1).

5 11 1. Caine, Agnes S. London, April 23, 1916. (Thanks for flowers; hopes to see him). 2. Cameron, Florence H., American International Corp. NY, June 4, 1925 and July

18, 1927. 2 items. (Sends addresses Sands needs). 3. Cane, Younghill V., NY U. NY, March 27, 1931. (Thanks Sands for good review

of his work; mentions his own review of Undiplomatic Memories). 4. Cantwell, James T., Chancellor of San Francisco Archdiocese. San Francisco,

Aug. 7 and Sept. 17, 1928. 2 items. (Re: Belmont School). See also: Sands' report May 15, 1929; Cantwell #115, Hamen #278.

5. Carden, Anne (Wife of Sir Lionel Carden) Guatemala, 1905. Brooklyn, NY, 1909,

and Cornwall, Eng., ca. 1923. 3 items. (Gossip about mutual friends in the Diplomatic Corps). Also filed here: Incomplete letter from unknown author to Sands dated Warm Springs, VA, July 1, 1923, discussing unfair treatment of Sir Lionel in recently published book, probably the Life and Letters of Walter Hines Page, as well as other questionable points about Woodrow Wilson and others).

6. Cardinal Gibbons Institute. Washington, June 15, 1927. (Invitation to sit on the

platform at meeting of the St. Augustine's Auxiliary of the C.G.I.). 7. Carey, Graham. Cambridge, MA, Nov. 9, 1935. (Discusses Sands' plan for an

educational symposium, possible speakers, etc.). 8. Carpenter, Fred W., private Secretary to Sec. of War. Washington, Oct. 21, 1906.

(Acknowledges letter to Sec.).

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5 12 1. Carpenter, W. Boyd. Chevy Chase, MD, and Orient, Long Island., 1926-1928. 8 items (1 enclosure). (Concern Sands helping him to get teaching appointment at Foreign Service School; sends copy, Oct. 4, 1928, of Encyclical of Pope Pius XI).

2. Carr, Wilbur J., Dir. Of Consular Service, Dept. of State. Washington, Nov. 25,

1910. (Asks Sands' advice about establishing two new consular offices in Guatemala).

3. Carter, Macy & Co., Inc., tea merchants. New York, May 29, 1925. (Concerns a

purchase of tea). 5 13 1. Case, J.F., of Ulen & co. and Stone & Webster, Inc. Bucarest, at Sea and Paris

1923-1928. 4 items. (International business scout and promoter, reporting on activities).

2. Case, Walter Summerhayes (1885-1937), pres. Case, Pomeroy & Co., NY. New

York, Aug. 17, 1927 (Letter from secretary). 3. Castle, William R., Undersecretary of State (later Asst. to Chrmn. Repub. Nat'l.

Comm.) Washington (ca. 1930-1937). 5 items (1 enclosure). (Letter of May 31, 1933 sends back with approval Sands' memo proposing a Staff College for the State Dept; letter of No. 6, 1936 voices fear that US may drift into dictatorship and advocates formation of new political organization; letter of mar. 18, 1937, develops idea of summer school sponsored by national leaders, to study fundamental American problems and principles).

5 14 1. Catholic Committee on International Peace. June-July, 1937. 3 items. (Notifies

Sands of appointment as Chrmn. of Membership Comm., then member of Sub-Comm. On Pan-American Relations, then chairman of Sub-comm. On Relations of US with Asia).

2. Catholic Foreign Mission Soc. Of America. Maryknoll, NY, 1926 and 1929. 2

items. (Speak of Henry Goddard Leach as promising no-Catholic; ask Sands to submit article to Korean number of Field Afar, Sept., 1926; mentions picture of Madonna from Treves, Germany).

3. Catholic World (James M. Gillis, ed.) NY, Oct. 26, 1927. (Concerns articles for

publication). 4. Cave, Hugh. Gisborne, New Zealand, Dec. 12, 1929. (Speaks of life as sheep-

rancer, need for colonial-born clergy; political events in US and England, etc.). 5 15 1. Cave, W.H. (mother of Hugh Cave) Petersfield, Eng., 1916-1937. 11 items.

(Chatty letters, news of family, politics, etc.). 2. Ceretti, O.Z. (later Cardinal). Washington, June 14, 1912. (Regret not seeing

Sands when he visited). 3. Cetona, J.H., Guatemalan official. Guatemala, Nov. 18, 1909. [in Spanish]

(Official note about "The Bridges"). 4. Chambers, Elmer J. NY, Feb. 20, 1925. (Tax expert). 5 16 1. Chandler, Charles Lyon. Phila, June-Sept., 1925. 6 items. (Mainly about helping

Sands get job).

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2. Cherington, Paul T., Harvard U. Grad School of Bus. Admin. Cambridge, MA, Sept. 26, 1910. (Thanks Sands for reading a ms., etc).

3. Chicago Tribune (E.S. Beck, ed.). May 1, 1922. (Asks Sands for good picture of

self for files). 4. Childton, Robert S., (1861-?), American Consul. Toronto, Ont., Jan. 24, 1907.

(Discusses cattle ranching in Canadian NW). 5. Christ Child Society (Mary V. Merrick, Pres.) Ellicott City, MD and Chevy Chase,

MD, 1927-1928. 3 items (2 enclosures). (Oct 13, 1927 sends Sands copy of Quarterly Bulletin, The Voice of the Christ Child, containing article by him; discusses fund raising, work, and expenditures for work with young Catholic boys).

5 17 1. Christian, George B., Jr., Sec. to Pres. Harding. White House, Washington, Feb.

23, 1923. (Acknowledges Sands' request for governorship of Puerto Rico; says appointment already filled).

2. Christian, Paul J., Jr., Sec. to Sen. Murphy J. Foster of LA, later Washington Rep.

Of American Cane Growers Assoc., Washington, June 1, 1908, and July 7, 1915. 2 items (2 enclosures). (1908 sends Sands letters from Elihu Root, Sec. of State, and Wm. Loeb, Jr., Sec to Pres., acknowledging Foster's letters recommending Sands for promotion; 1915 inquires if Sands is connected with Puerto Rican sugar interests).

3. Chukivsky, K. (Walt Whitman scholar) (n.p.), 1918? (Says 3rd edition of his book

on Whitman soon to appear; thanks Sands for promise of pictures of O. Henry). [Note: Russian Revolution prevented transmission; pictures filed in this collection with letter of H.E. Maule of Doubleday, Page & Co., who discusses possible Russian translation).

4. (Cielwie?) Charles L., Boston Office, Central Aguirre Co. of Puerto Rico. Boston,

Dec. 14, 1914. (Says bumper sugar crop, due to gov't irrigation system, which Sands helped to get in).

5. Clark, J. Reuben, Jr., lawyer, later Ambassador to Mexico, Under-Secretary of

State, Pres. Foreign Bondholders Protective Council, Inc. 8 items, 1921-1934. (1921 memo re: "Financing Obligations Under Chinese Canal Contract" with American International Corp; Feb 15, 1930 says he will be glad to recommend Sands' return to diplomatic service).

5 18 1. Clephane & Latimer, Lawyers. Washington, Jan. 26 and 29, 1927. 2 items.

(Concerns administering will of Anna M. Sands). 2. Clifford, Fr. Cornelius. Whippany, NJ, 1924-1938. 10 items. (Warm family friend;

news; emotional inquiries/comments, etc.). 3. Coffman, D.W., USS Boston, Nov. 8, 1905. (Invites Sands and Jos. Lee, Minister

to Ecuador, to lunch on ship). 4. Cohen, B., Sec. Chilean Embassy. Washington, Aug. 22, 1927. (Called back to

Chile; wants to return to Washington to teach and study). 5 19 1. Cole, F. American Foreign Service Journal. Aug. 20, 1928. (Thanks Sands for

article on Basil Mules' work in Russia. Also filed here: Statistics on Basil Miles, see Box 9 Folder 7 for Miles).

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2. Collbran, H. Seoul, Korea, Mar. 2, 1909. (Thanks Sands for defending him and partner, Bostwick, in Washington; wishes Sands well in Mexico; says Korea now largely under Japanese control).

3. Collier, D.C., Director-General, Sesquicentennial Celebration of American

Independence. Phila and Chicago, 1925-1928. 11 items. (1926, Acknowledges Sands' suggestions and offers of help in arranging Celebration; 1928, wishes him happy birthday.

5 20 1. Combs, Leslie (1852-?), American Minister to Peru. Lima, Peru, Dec. 20, 1907.

(Quotes Mr. Jerome, Brit. Consul in Lima, as saying that Sir Lionel Carden gets secret pension from Mexican gov't for service performed while he was there).

2. Collin de Planey, Victor, former French Min to Korea. Paris, Aug. 31, 1909.

(Thanks Sands for wedding announcement; says he left Korea when Japanese protectorate was set up and has retired because of health; would like to hear from Sands). [In French]

3. Commonweal, Catholic magazine. NY, 1926-1928. 9 items. (Concerns his

contributions to Commonweal, articles reviews, projected book, Catholicism today, etc.).

6 1 1. Commonwealth Edison Co. (Edward J. Doyle, VP). Chicago, IL, Dec. 17, 1929.

(Says Mr. Samuel Insull has received Sands' letter and wants to know more about the Sun Life Assurance Co.'s pension plan for employees).

2. Coolidge, John Gardner (1863-1936), diplomat. American Legation, Managua; US

Embassy, Paris; Boston, MA Oct. 1908-June 1909. 3 items. (Some official and more personal affairs).

3. Cotton, Joseph Potter (1875-1931), Undersecretary of State. Washington, Jan. 14

and Feb. 24, 1930, 2 items. (Making appointments). 4. County, A.J., VP, PA RR Co., Phila, Oct. 5, 1929. (Says PA RR is not planning

any immediate change in its pension system). 5. Crane, Charles Richard (1858-1939). NYC Dec 8, 1914. (Denies newspaper report

that he is interested in founding a Russo-American bank). 6. Cresson, William Penn. (1873-1932), author, diplomat. Centruy Assoc., NY

(1931?) Thanks Sands for good review of his book in Commonweal). 7. Crichton, Nona, English friend of Sands. Netley Castle, Netley Abbey, Hants.,

Dec. 21, 1916. (Discusses Russians he should meet in Petrograd). 6 2 1. Cuadra, Pedro J., Newspaperman. Granada, Nicaragua, Aug. 25, 1937. (Reminds

Sands they met at Pan-Amer. Conf. in 1915; praises Sands' articles in Commonweal; hopes for exchange of papers between the latter and his own publication).

2. Curley, Michael Joseph, (1879-1947), Archbishop of Baltimore. Baltimore, MD,

1926-1939. 8 items. (Voices ambition to get a school in every county parish in MD; approves in theory Sands' suggestion that Catholic laymen should help the clergy in mission field; asks how he would put the theory into practice; letter of De. 8, 1939 describes his illness and asks Sands to make up a form letter, as Sands had asked him to do). [See Sands' letter of Dec. 5, 1939 stating Sands' position and function in Arch confraternity of Christian Doctrine]

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3. Currie, Hilda. Ventimiglia, Italy, Jan. 2, 1935. Letter to Mrs. Sands (Thanks her

for hospitality to a Prof. MacMillan). 4. Cutter, Victor M., United Fruit Co. Puerto Barrios and Virginia. Guatemala, Sept.

19, 1910 to Feb. 12, 1911. 3 items. (Says there will soon be wireless stations in British Honduras and Guatemala; agrees Sands needs long vacation; tells of archeological finds while building railroad).

6 3 1. Daniel, Channing W. Phila, Feb. 9, 1928. Letter to Mrs. Sands. (Concerns possible

sale of some stocks). 2. Daniel, Josephus (1862-1948), US Ambassador to Mexico. Mexico, 1933-1937. 2

items. (Promises to befriend Korean friend of Sands, etc.). 3. D'Arcy, Fr. M.C. London, July 25, 1935. (Also filed here; Obit. for D'Arcy, 1976,

sent in by James Sands). 4. Davis, George Whitefiled (1839-1918), Maj. Gen. USA Ret. Bd. Of Consulting

Engineers for Panama Canal. Washington, Feb. 3, 1906. (Thanks Sands for arranging to send orchids to White House gardens, to please Mrs. Roosevelt).

5. Davis, H.W. Carless, war Trade Intelligence Dept. London, July 11 and Aug. 23,

1916. 2 items. (Concern Sands' efforts to obviate difficulties in correspondence of Messrs. McFadden's continental branches, during war censorship).

6. Dawes, Anna Laurens (1851-1938), author, daughter of US Sen. Henry Lawrens

Dawes of MA Pittsfield, Mass, Sept. 4, 1935. (Thanks Sands for going to Pittsfield and talking to her club).

7. Day, Rosalie Sunderland. Hampden-Sydney, May 3, 1938. (Discusses Catholic

Theology and other things). 8. Dean, Charles Ray, State dept. Bur. of Appointments. Washington, April 13, 1905.

(Asks Sands to come and see Mr. Loomis). 6 4 1. Dearing, Fred Morris, American diplomat. Lima, Peru, and Stockholm, Sweden,

April-Aug., 1937. 3 items. (Mentions surprise at total eclipse of Ran Party in US; feels very remote in Sweden).

2. Debuki, K., Japanese Ambassador. Washington, 1931-1933. 2 items. (Will send

letter of intro for WFS's son to Mr. Eigi Amau of the Dept of Foreign Affairs, Tokyo).

3. Deely, Terence. San Francisco, July 27, 1927. (Hostile criticism of Sands' article

in Current History, July 1927, re: Teachings and beliefs of Roman Catholic Church). 4. De Haro, J. Dallas, TX, Sept. 6, 1937. (Warns Sands against a bogus Mexican

priest, "Father" J.L. Renosa, and asks Sands to warn the Latin-American League). 5. Demany, Bishop of Taikou, Korea. Taikou, Jan. 10 and Nov. 10, 1921. 2 items.

(Sands New Year's and Christmas wishes). [In French] 6. Denby, Charles (1861-1938), former Consul Gen. in China. Dept. of State,

Washington, April 29, 1907. (Holding letter for Sands b/c it was not known he was in the country).

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6 5 1. Dennett, Tyler, Chief, Div. Of Publications, State Dept. Washington, June 26,

1928. (Agrees that Sands should do article on work of Basil Miles for the Foreign Service Journal).

2. Dennis, William Cullen (1878-?), State Dept. Washington, Oct. 23, 1908. (Thanks

Sands for two communiqués about legal matters in Mexico). 3. Derouin, A.N. NY, May 28, 1925. (Says he has sold his interest in Carter, Macy &

Co. (teas) and refers Sands to a Mr. Reynolds, to order tea). 4. Devore, J.C. Memo to "Mr. Williams," (n.p.) Feb. 16, 1928. (Gives opinion about

relative merits of bonds an mortgages, as investments). 5. Dickinson family, cousins of Sands. 5 items, 1916-1925(?). (Letters, Christmas

card, and calling card). 6. Dictaphone Sales Corp. (Ernest J. Spitzer). Washington, July 24, 1934. (Reports

lack of success in selling Dictaphone owned by Sands). 6 6 1. Diederich, Elinor Hunt. (n.p.), Aug. 1906. Letter of introduction for "Mr. Poultney

Bigelow." 2. Dillingham, Frank Ayer (1869-1941). Letter to Malcolm Donald, Bur. of Insular

Affairs, War Dept., Washington. NY, Feb. 6, 1913. (Re: Puerto Rico Irrigation System. Also filed here: list of principal sugar plantations in Puerto Rico, 1913, and copy of position statement on how cost of irrigation should be met).

3. Diman, J. Hugh, O.S.B.. St. Anselm's Priory, Brookland, DC, St. Augustine's

Rectory, Brooklyn, NY and Portsmouth Priory School, Portsmouth, RI, 1925-1937. 6 items. (Deplores luxury and pretense in fashionable boy's schools; wants to start Catholic boys' school in English Benedictine tradition, in New England; introduces Dr. D. Warren Fisher to Sands; writes about Sands' sons).

6 7 1. Dirckx, H.A., Maryknoll Preparatory College. Clarkes summit, PA 1925-1929. 6

items. (Sends prospectus of summer camp; accepts 3 Sands boys, will try to let them serve Mass, will teach the youngest Latin prayers and tutor in arithmetic; says he will keep in mind Sands' idea of letting laymen help with mission work).

2. Disney, US Rep. Wesley E., of OK. Washington, June 3, 1937. 1 item (2

enclosures). (Sends Sands copy of bill introduced in Congress for establishing a National Academy of Public Affairs (H.R. 3141), plus article by himself, "A West Point for the Civil Servant," printed in Congressional Record, Apr. 22, 1936).

3. Bock, Theodore Jay. Canaan, Comn., Nov. 7 1930 (?). (Praises Sands' book;

apologizes for brevity of review). 4. Dodge, Harrison H. Mt. Vernon, VA, Sept. 12, 1930. (Thanks Sands for praise of

his book on Mt. Vernon). 5. Dohan, Joseph M., Lawyer. Phila, Mar. 17, 1930. (Suggests he and Sands donate

some land to Chester Heights Church). (Obverse: Sands' notes for a quiz in one of his courses).

6 8 1. Donlon, Rev. Alphonsus John (1867-1923). College of St. Frances Xavier. NY,

Aug. 22, 1921. (Name dropping, wishes Sands' family well).

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2. Donovan, Rev. J.J. St. Joseph's Seminary, Yonkers, NY, Jan. 25 and Feb. 3, 1937.

(Thanks Sands for mentioning his book A Papal Chamberlain, in the Commonweal; takes issue with statement of Sands re: influence or non-influence of Masons in the Diplomatic Corps; gets lengthy reply).

3. Dougherty, Dennis Joseph (1865-1851), Cardinal of Phila. Phila., Dec. 9, 1927.

(Gives Sands his concept of the Malvern Retreat House and spiritual good it can do; would not favor using it for any other purpose).

4. Doyle, Harold E., Realtor. Washington, June 15, 1935. (Concerns possible

properties in or near Washington, suitable for a school). 5. Doyle, Michael Francis, lawyer. Phila, 1934-1938. 3 items. (Deprecated his ability

to help Sands get job of National Archivist). 6. Doyle, W.T.S., Legal Representative of State Dept. Washington and the Hague,

1908-1912. 3 items. (1908 discusses the Candelaria case, legal tangle in Mexico which sands will encounter; 1910 tells of participation in the 4th. Pan-American Conf. in Buenos Aires, and of Mission to the Hague as Assistant US Counsel in the Orinoco S.S. Arbitration with Venezuela at World Court; advices Sands about a Mr. Hopkins who Sands thinks is hindering his work in Guatemala).

6 9 1. Driscoll, Thomas, broker. San Francisco, CA (ca. 1930). 3 items. (Hopes to see

Jim Sands and friend; regrets missing them; tells Sands of Gayle Anderton, who has two sons just right for Sands' school).

2. Drummond, J. Guatemala, Dec. 11, 1907. (Note inviting Sands to breakfast.

Penciled note by Sands describes him as a "Soldier of Fortune..unscrupulous, a killer, a scholar…had been a gentleman").

3. Doubassoff, A., mother of Dmitri Dubassoff (n.p.) Jan. 2, 1920. (Tells of miseries

she and her family have endured since Russian Revolution). 4. Doubassoff, Dmitiri T. Phila, Sept. 15, 1925. 1 item (1 enclosure). (Sends Sands

copy of letter from D.C. Collier, re: Sesquicentennial expositions; wants to do business on Russian exhibits; asks Sands to speed up State Dept. okay).

5. Dudley, Irving Bedell (1861-1911), American minister to Peru and Brazil. Lima,

Peru, Mar. 1906-Jan. 1907. 4 items. (Introduces Henry Tarleton Wills; praises astute diplomacy of Elihu Root; mentions his own happy surprise at being mad Ambassador to Argentina; encourages Sands to be patient and hope for advancement).

6 10 1. Dugan C. Nelson, Realtor. Baltimore, June 20, 1933. 1 item (3 enclosures). (Sends

Sands picture, description and map of Burleigh Manor, property for sale in Howard Co., MD).

2. Duncan, Annie K. Meriden, NH, May 28, 1930. (Concerns renting house for

summer). 3. Dwyer, M. Sec. to Fr. John J. Wynne, ed., Universal Knowledge Foundation. NY,

June 25 and 30, 1925. 2 items. (Re: Sands' query about doing articles for Universal Knowledge).

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4. Eastwick, P.G., of International Banking corp. NY, Manila, and Peking, 1906-1922. 5 items. (Hints at future job for Sands; mentions San Francisco earthquake of 1906 and effect on mutual friends; gives Sands advice on how to protect himself form the local authorities in Panama: get a fireman's badge and an appointment as special policeman; April 17, 1907 describes life in Manila; Mar. 13, 1922 describes financial and political situation in China).

5. Eaton, Harry (Whaley-Eaton news Service). Washington Jan. 9 and 17, 1923. 2

items. (Thanks Sands for commendation of news letter; discusses sources of info., etc).

6 11 1. Edgell, Geoffrey S. Westmount, Quebec, Sept. 5, 1927. (Talks of schools, etc). 2. Edwards, Brig. Gen. Clarence Ransom (1860-1931), Chief, Bureau of Insular

Affairs, Washington. Washington and Westwood, Mass, April 4, 1905 and Feb. 6, 1923. 2 items. (1905 says Sands is being considered for post as First Sec. of Legation at Panama; 1923 says he knows Sands would be valuable in Insular Affairs; he himself is retired and expects to remain so).

3. Elizabethton Trust Co. (Charles O'Connor, VP) Elizabethton, TN, April 2, 1928.

(Seeks to interest Sands and his associates in investing in mortgages in Eastern TN). 4. Elliott, Howard, (1860-1928), Pres. Northern Pacific RR. NY, April 13, 1905. (Re:

business appointment). 5. Emerson, Edwin, writer. NYC, Aug. 4, 1909. (Congratulates Sands no promotion

to Minister to Guatemala; mentions family friendship; discusses Gen. Diaz an Pres. Estrada).

6. Emmett, R. On board ship, Feb. 3, 1920. (Regrets not seeing Sands). 7. Emory, William H., Jr. (n.p.), March-May, 1916. 4 items. (Young American,

enlisted and wounded in British Army, trying to make date to see Sands in London). 6 12 1. Estrada (Cabrera) Manuel, Pres. of Guatemala. Guatemala, May-Sept., 1908. 4

items. (Courtesy letters, greetings, etc.) [In Spanish] 2. Estrada Paniague, Felipe, Undersecretary of State and Foreign Affairs of

Guatemala. Guatemala, Oct. 14, 1910. 1 item (1 enclosure). (Sends Sands copy of El Guatemalteco, reporting on pres. Estrada's farewell reception for Sands).

3. Eustis, Edit. Washington, Dec. 26, 1933. (Recounts bout of bronchitis, refers to a

mysterious 'plan' and hopes that it will materialize). 4. Evans, Harold. Phila, Quaker and lawyer. Phila., Aug. 12, 1924. Letter to Mrs.

Sands. (Concerns sale of Keating and Wilcox family land in Rhode Island). 5. Ewing, Alice. Villanova, PA, Sept. 30, and Dec. 1 (n.y.). (Discusses possibility of

Church unity; sends Christmas greeting, printed pamphlet of "A Letter to the Most Illustrious the Contessina Allagia Dela Aldobrandeschi, written Christmas Eve, 1513").

6. Ewing, John K.M., auditor, US Ct. of Claims. Washington, May 25, 1932.

(Discusses possible summer jobs for Sands' sons, as page at Supreme Ct. or working at Library of Congress).

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7. Eyre, E. London, Oct. 23, 1931. (Talks of Sands' qualification to teach history, Georgetown U, and Tom Woodlock).

6 13 1. Faggi, Alfes, sculptor. (n.p.) January 3, 1921. (Letter of greeting). [In Italian] 2. Fahj, Walter T. Germantown, PA, April 11 ca. 1935. (Discusses Sands' plans for

Newman School). 3. Farley, James A. (1888-?), Chrmn. Dem. Nat'l. Comm., US Postmaster Gen. NY,

Feb. 17, 1933, and Washington, March 16, 1933. 2 items. (Acknowledges receipt of letters).

4. Fatherless Children of France (Julia Biddle, Sec). Phila, Aug. 19, 1916. Letter to

Edith Sands (wife). (Form letter, giving name of orphan she requested). 5. Ferro-Carril de Ocos. Guatemala, Dec. 21, and Ocos, De. 25, 1907. 2 items. (Offer

Sands special train to get to Ocos, then tells him it can't be done). 6. French, May. London, May 19, ca. 1916. (Concerns arrangements for Sands to see

an exhibit of Chinese pictures at the Museum). 7. Fidelity Securiteis Co., Inc. (W.F.H. Enos, Treas). Richmond, VA, Oct. 13 and 19,

1928. 2 items. (Concern possible investing projects). 8. Fitzsimon, H.J. Buenos Aires, Apr. 21, 1920. (Governess, or tutor, answering

Sands' inquiries, in hope of getting work that will enable her to leave Argentina). 6 14 1. Fleming, Robert V., Ores. Riggs Nat'l Bank. Washington, March 27, 1933.

(Thanks Sands for letter praising behavior of Bank staff during the Bank holiday). 2. Foote, Mrs. D.A. Omaha, Nebraska, Oct. 31, 1909. (Congratulates Sands on

promotion to Minister in Guatemala). 3. Foley, Hamilton, Lt. Zone Police (Panama Canal). Culebra, June 28, 1906. Letter

to Chief of Police, Ancon, Canal Zone. (Gives details of controversy in Panama, caused by Sands' wearing lapel ribbon (French legion of Honor) with colors similar to those of Liberal Party of Panama; conservatives claimed he did it purposely, to provoke incident that would justify calling in of US marines).

4. Forest, Fr. John, O.F.M. Paterson, NJ, March 16, 1937. (Thanks Sands for

encouragement and article contributed to Franciscan). 5. Fosdick, Rev. Harry Emerson (1878-?), Minister of Riverside Church, NY. NY,

March 19, 1930. (Returns Ms. Sands had asked him to read; cannot keep up with all those sent to him, so must refuse all).

6. Fox, John Lane, O.S.B. St. Anselm's Priory, NY and Washington. (n.d.) 3 items.

(Letter to "dear Old Jim," son of Sands, talks of birds; letter to Sands July 8 tells of work in NY).

7. France, Ministre de, Seoul, Korea. Seoul, July 11, 1912. Telegram to Sands.

(Congratulates him on nomination as Chevalier of the Legion of Honor-for his work in rescuing French Nuns during a Japanese attack on Korean Island).

8. French, Isabel Cobb, cousin of Sands. Dedham, Mass, 1937-1938. 3 items.

(Sympathy at death of sister Rosa, etc.).

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6 15 1. Frias, Antonio. Memo, Guatemala, Oct. 13, 1909. (Gives Sands names and

addresses of various people for business purposes). 2. Friederickz, C., Baron (Russian) NY, Paris, Chamonix, 1922-1925. 4 items.

(Gives figures of Russians killed by Soviets in "Bloodless Revolution;" July 31, 1925 discusses international finance).

3. Fronefield, Joseph M., Realtor. Wayne, PA, Aug-Oct 1914. 2 items. (Concerns

property near Chester Heights). 4. Fukuyama, K. Seoul, Aug. 7, 1899. (Wishes Sands improved health and future

prosperity; will be glad to help at any time). 5. Fulbright, US Sen. James William (1905-?), of Arkansas. (John L. Erickson, Sec.)

Washington, De. 28, 1944. (Acknowledges letter). 6. Fumasoni-Biondi, Cardinal. San Vincenzo (Livorno) Sept. 8, 1933. (Thanks Sands

for sympathy in bereavement). 7. Furfey, Rev. Paul Hanly, Catholic U. of America. Washington, De. 1, 1927. (Says

he will be glad to help with work of the Christ Child Soc.). 6 16 1. G[----], S. St. John. London, May 3, 1916. (Asks for news of Mrs. Sands and

baby). 2. Gallagher, Maj. J.J., Purchasing and Shipping Agent, Isthmian Canal Commission,

Washington, DC April 19, 1905. (Says he cannot give Sands any info re: aganecy at San Francisco; was hoping to have Sands out there; suggests Sands follow this up with Sec. of War).

3. Gallagher, Thomas Douglas G. Phila, March 20, 1925. (Discusses whether Sands

should attend retreat at Malvern or go with Fr. Walsh to Haverford College and sit on platform to lend weight; mentions important Quakers who will be there).

4. Gaboa, Federico ("Diplomat, poet, wit-atheist, and finally head of the Catholic

Party"). 4 items, 1908-1909. (Asks Sands to help friend of his get job as stenographer with the Central RR Co., etc). [In Spanish]

5. Garfield, James Rudolph (1865-?) US Sec of Interior. Washington, Feb. 9, 1909.

(Refuses Sands' request re: position of Indian Commr.). 6. Gates, Thomas Sovereign (1873-?), President of U of Penn. Feb. 24-March 20,

1928. 2 items. (Discourages a 'project of Sands,' as out of Gates' line). 6 17 1. Gauagherty, Francis A., student of Sands' at Georgetown. Providence, RI, Sept. 8,

1944. (Asks Sands to recommend books on the Far East, etc). 2. George, US Sen. Walter F., of Georgia. Washington, Dec. 19, 1944.

(Acknowledges letter from Sands). 3. Georgetown University (Thomas J. Healy, Asst. Dean). Washington, Dec. 13,

1936. (Thanks Sands for gift of books and pictures to School of Foreign Service). 4. Gibson, Hugh, Dept. of State. Washington, Brussels, Havana, 1911-1927. 6 items.

(Saw the "Nicaraguan Revolution" in the Hippodrome in NY; recognizes Sands

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inability to stay on coffee plantation due to incompatibility w/the climate; wishes luck in Ecuador; glad of 'pace' they tried to set in Washington; wants to get back to Guatemala to compare 3-day trek via mule to modern day's 4 hour drive, perhaps he'll get a chance "after we get through disarming").

5. Gibson, M.M. (n.p.) Dec. 25, 1916. (Congratulates Sands and wife on birth of

child). 6. Gilbert, C.G., Acco Engineering Co., Washington, Feb. 3, 1927. 2 items.

(Discusses marketing of Co; gives details of Acco's finances and offers Sands chance to buy in).

6 18 1. Gittman, J.T., book dealer. Columbia, SC, March 15, 1937. (Says he will try to get

Sands the Memoir of Miss Margaret Mercer). 2. Gold, Frank L., newspaper representative for the Rockdale Herald, Glen Riddle,

PA. 5 items. (Notes, envelope, calling card, clipping. Wawa PA, July - Aug. 1936. (Tells Sands of the Old Fiddlers' Picnic, to be held on Aug. 1, 1936; reports on it afterward; clipping mentions Gold as square dance caller).

3. Goodhue, F. Abbot, Pres, International Acceptance Bank, Inc. NY, April 13 and

21, 1928. 2 items. (Turns Sands down on proposition for domestic loan). 4. Goodrich, Rear Adm. Caspar Frederick (1847-?). Pomfret, July 4, 1907. (Letter to

Adm. James H. Sands, enclosed letters of introduction for W.F. Sands). 5. Gorgas, William Crawford (1854-?), Chief Sanitary Officer, Isthmian Canal Zone.

Ancon, Jan. 4, 1907 and Jan. 13, 1908. 2 items. (Personal greetings and acknowledges receipt of letter).

6 19 1. Gottschalk, Alfred L.M. (1873-?), American Consul-General in Mexico. NY and

Mexico City, 1906-07. 2 items. (Friendly and encouraging letters). 2. Grant, Ida H. Lakewood, NJ. Dec. 5, 1916. (Sends letter for Sands to transmit to

her daughter, Princess Cantacuzene in Russia, where he is going). 3. Gray, Lawrence. Garrison, NY, June 15, 1928. (Hopes to start a Pan-American

School; discusses possible locations and plans). 4. Gray, Philip H., Jr., Exec. Ed., Worldover Press. Wilton, CT Feb. 21, 1945.

(Acknowledges article sent by Sands). 5. Greely, Maj. Gen. Adolphus (1844-?). War Dept, Washington, April 28, 1905. 1

items (2 enclosures). (Sends Sands letters of introduction to Sen. Ankeny of Washington and Samuel Hill of Seattle).

6. Green, Frank K., Marchal, US Supreme Ct. Washington, June 3, 1932. (Says no

vacancies among pages, but Sands' son should fill out application). 7. Grew, Joseph, C., US Ambassador to Germany, Undersec. Of State, Ambass. To

Japan. 4 items, 1915-1933. (1915 says US Embassy, Berlin, will try to help find son of Rudyard Kipling, missing in action, WWI; rest acknowledge his letters).

6 20 1. Grey, J., Editorial Dept, The Sun. NY, Feb. 10, 1931. (Concerns book reviews by

Sands).

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2. Griffin, Dicke (Richard). Honolulu, Feb. 12, 1938. (Says Sands was a 'peach' to send his letter).

3. Guardia, Santiago de la, Panama's Sec. for Foreign Affairs. 5 items. Panama,

1905-07. [In Spanish and French] (Confidential affairs, Sands needed to come to his house to discuss urgent matter; National Police committed some 'reprehensible' acts; elections and politics).

4. Guatemala; Concert program of Guatemala Military band for concert in honor of

Sands (1910). 5. Guilday, Rev. Peter, Sec. American Catholic Historical Association. Washington,

1926-28. 9 items (1 enclosure). (Friendly, philosophical, and forthright letters, plus letter to Sands from Michael Williams of the Commonweal, urging him to rewrite article on Guilday's book, for fear of offending him and others, and memo from George N. Shuster saying cannot publish such frank talk; also filed here; copy of Sands' article).

7 1 1. H[---], M.S. Post Card. Williamstown, MA, July 20, 1924. (Area of Williamstown

good for vacation). 2. Haldi, Fr. Albert. St. Anselm's Priory, Brookland, DC, Jan. 18 and 27, 1926. 2

items. (Comments and critical suggestions on Sands' correspondence with Charles Marchall and his articles in Church Monthly; also discusses Church sovereignty and Pope Leo XIII's decree on Anglican orders).

3. Hambleton & Co., bankers (Wm E. Bauer, Sec). Baltimore, MD, Dec. 2, 1927.

(Makes date for Sands with Mr. Hambleton). 4. Hamen, Edward P., Archbishop of San Francisco. May 12, 1927. (Tells of his

founding of the Belmont School for Boys, along lines favored by Sands and difficulties encountered). See also Sands' report on the Belmont School, May 15, 1929 and letter from E.J. Tobin.

5. Handly, Fr. John, S,.P. The Paulist Fathers, Austin, TX, Jan-April 1914. 2 items (2

enclosures). (Include Sands' receipt for dues to St. Austin's Newman Club and membership certif.).

6. Haniwara, M., Japanese Ambassador to US. Washington and Tokyo, Sept. 1923

and May 1926. 2 items. (Acknowledges sympathy on big earthquake; tells Sands of failure to get Japanese banking delegate to International Congress of Mutual Savings Banks, Phila.).

7 2 1. Hard, William (1878-?), radio commentator, member Republican Nat'l Comm. 8

items, ca. 1931-38. (Tells of Knighting of Willmott Harsant Lewis; criticizes idea of Rep.-Dem. Coalition as premature).

2. Harriman, W.A.&Co. (Geo. E. Shipway) NY, Sept. 1928. 2 items. (Concern date

for Sands to present Business proposition). 7 3 1. Harrison, Milton W., Exec. VP, Nat'l Assn. Mutual Savings Banks. NY, Nov. 1,

1926. (Thanks Sands for managing a successful bankers' conference in Phila). 2. Hart, William, Dept. of State. Washington, 1930-37; 6 items. (Discusses foreign

service; agrees on need for diplomatic school; comments on Sands' articles in Foreign Relations; says he has appointment to Prague).

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3. USS Hartford. New London, CT, July 16, 1907. (Invitation to Dance) 4. Hartzell, Charles (1862-1932), Lawyer, Gov't official. San Juan, Puerto Rico,

March 31, 1913. 1 item (1 enclosure). (Sends tentative proposal re: purchase of stock of South Porto Rico Tel. Co.).

5. Hay, John (1838-1905), US Sec. of State. Washington, Aug. 30. 1904. Letter to

Robert S. McCormick, US Ambassador to Russia. (Carbon copy). (Discusses legality of decision of Vladivostock Prize Court to seize American Cargo; considers criteria for contraband).

7 4 1. Hayden, H.B. NY and Washington, 1926-29. 7 items. (Solicits Sands' stock

exchange business; proposes organization for investment and development in South; tries to help Sands find backers).

2. Haydock, Charles E. NY, Sept. 2, 1924. (Acknowledges letter). 3. Hebantuk, S. Laymen's Weekend Retreat League of Philadelphia. PA, 1926

(Turkish gentleman Sands is introducing around). 4. Heffron, Edward J., Exec. Sec. Nat'l Council of Catholic Men. Washington, May

26, 1927. (Invites Sands to Catholic Hour broadcast of tribute to 80th birthday of Pope Pius XI, to be delivered by M. Rev. A.G. Cicognani, Apostolic Delegate to US).

5. Heffron, Patrick Richard, Bishop of Winona. Winona, MN, Jan. 2, 1925.

(Requests copy of critical anonymous letter sent to Sands; possibly by member of his diocese).

6. Heimke, William (1852-1931), diplomat. Letter to Francis B. Loomis,

Washington. American Legation, Guatemala, July 27, 1909 (Discusses feasibility of negotiating loan to Gov't of Guatemala; mentions a Mr. Stahl as person to contact; cites improved diplomatic relations which would result from business ties between US and Guatemala).

7 5 1. Hejmovski, Konstanty, Director, American-Polish Chamber of Commerce and

Industry, Warsaw, Poland. Warsaw, March-Aug, 1925. 3 items (2 enclosures). (March 6 proposes idea of setting up network of grain elevators in Poland, with aid of foreign capital; other; enclosures support plan). See also letters of Louis G. Michael and Henry C. Ulen.

2. Helm, Mrs. J.M., Sec. to Mrs. Roosevelt. The White House, Washington, Dec. 31,

1934. (Acknowledges letter). 3. Henry, Jo. Christmas card, Dec. 21, 1933. 4. Herzfeld, Karl F. Johns Hopkins Uinv. Balt, MD, Oct. 15 and Nov. 4, 1929. 3

items. (Arranging for Sands to speak on Mexico). 5. Heseltine, Mr. & Mrs. Michael. London, July 11 (n.d.) (Invitation to "At Home"). 6. Heune (?) Miles, USN. Navey Dept., Washington, 1938. USS Dade, NY, 1944-

1945. 3 items. (Urges Sands to write book on Hawaii; tells of commissioning the Dade).

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7 6 1. Hickey, John J., V.F. Kingston, NY, Dec. 13, 1920. (Discusses building of church at Woodstock and fund raising).

2. Hickey, William Augustine, Bishop of Providence, RI. Prov, April 16, 1926.

(Acknowledges letter re: New school at Portsmouth). 3. Hicks, John (1847-1917), newspaperman, American Minister to Chile. Santiago,

Chile, April 11, 1907. (Requests Sands to send Panamanian Flag for Memorial Ceremony).

4. Hill, A. Gathorne. (n.p.) 1916? (Christmas greetings). 5. Hill, George Griswold (1868-1935), Newspaper correspondent, NY Tribune.

Washington, 1913-15. 2 items. (Letter to Rufus A. Lane tells him of efforts to find him job; 1915, to Sands, says Hill himself out of job).

6. Hill, Robert B. McDonogh School, Nov. 7, 1933. (Re: football game; Landon

School vs. McDonogh). 7. Hilles, Charles D., Sec. to Pres. Taft. The White House, Washington, 1911-12. 2

items. (Acknowledges letter to Taft). 8. Hilles, Edith. Glen Mills, PA, May 28, 1925. (Sends info requested by Sands on

Penn state U. courses on agriculture and farming in general). 9. Hines, Crith B., student. (n.p.) Feb. 23, 1928. (Answers on test re: US-Mexican

relations, Texas independence, and causes of Civil War; not on back explains why writer did not do better).

7 7 1. Hirayama, D.M., Producer, "The Twenty-Six Martyrs of Japan." NY, Dec. 27,

1932. (Sends good wishes and acknowledges receipt of Undiplomatic Memories). 2. Hitt, Robert Stockwell Reynolds, Sands' successor in Guatemala. American

Legation, Guatemala, Jan. 2, 1911. (Cordial greetings). 3. Hodgsdon, D.B., Gen. Mgr. Guatemala Central RR Co. Guatemala, Jan. 5, 1910.

(Sends Sands a year's pass for RR). 4. Hoehn, Matthew, O.S.B. Newark, N.J., Oct. 12, 1944. (Refers to Undiplomatic

Memories and affairs of his school). 5. Hogan, Aloysius J., S.J., Dean of Georgetown U. Washington, Feb. 24 -Nov. 9,

1937. 2 items. (2 enclosures). (Feb. 24, acknowledges Sands' letter and memo of Feb. 15, criticizing structure and direction of Georgetown U; Sands' letter, plus memo giving his philosophic method for course work, filed here; Hogan letter, Nov. 9 offers sympathy on death of Sands' sister).

6. Holland, Thomas. NY, May 18, 1906. Letter to Charles Magoon, Minister to

Panama. (Inquires about business possibilities in pearl trade). 7. Hollis, S.E., VP Amer. Manufacturers' Foreign Credit Underwriters. NY, July 27

and 31, 1925. 2 items. (May be interested in Sands' business abilities; sets up appointment).

8. Homes, Elias Burton (1870-?) traveler and lecturer. Washington, March 15, 1905.

(Invitation to supper and lecture).

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7 8 1. Homes, William Henry (1846-1933), Chief Bur. of Amer. Ethnology, Smithsonian

Inst. Washington, Sept. 13, 1907. (Requests anthropological info on Guatemalan natives).

2. Hopkins, O.P., Acting Dir, Dept. of Commerce. Washington, Sept. 23, 1925. 3. Hoskier, Herman C. (1864-1938), author. NY, Jan. 31, 1923, and Sept. 15, 1925. 2

items. (Discussion of proposed business venture). 4. de Hostos, E.C. Government House, Puerto Rico, Dec. 13, 1913. (New Year's

greetings). 5. Howard, Sir Esmè, British Ambassador to US. Washington, 1927-1935. 3 items.

(Declines speaking invitation; congratulates Sands on Head Mastership of Newman School; recommends a teacher; discusses efforts to prevent another war).

6. Howard, Isabella, Wife of Sir Esmè. Washington (n.d.) and Apr. 21, 1936, 2

items. (Thanks for info on Portsmouth Priory School; says husband is finishing Vol. II of his book, Theatre of Life; asks Sands' opinion of European developments in politics; solicit help for Salzburg University).

7. Howard, Harry Paxton, Author. NY, June 11, 1943. (Comments on Sands' review

of Howard's book, American Role in Asia; inquires of Sands' experience in Japan). 7 9 1. Howe, Louis McH., Sec. to Pres. FDR. The White House, Washington, July 19,

1933 and Jan. 6, 1934. 2 items. (Will present Sands' suggestions to Pres. and Sec. of State).

2. Howe, Mary, musician. Washington, Jan. 22, 1937 and Jan. 4, 1938. (Thanks

Sands for gift; tells of busy musical schedule). 3. Hoyt, of Case, Pomeroy & Co. NY, Oct. 8, 1927. (Discusses meeting to consider

business proposition). 4. Hrdlička, A., Curator, Div. Of Physical Anthropology, Smithsonian Inst.

Washington, Oct. 6, 1936. (Info requested by Sands can be found in H's book, The Old Americans).

5. Hudgens, R.W. Montgomery, Ala., May 17, 1938. (Will visit Sands in

Washington). 6. Huertas, Estaban, Gen., Comm. In Chief of Panamanian Army. Letters to Pres.

Amador. Panama, Oct. 28, 1904 and Feb. 17, 1905. [In Spanish, translations and copies filed with letters] 6 items. (As leader of army, appeals to Pres. To take steps to reform Gov’t of Panama; Feb. 17, now living in retirement appeals to Pres. For protection against harassment).

7. Hull, Cordell (1871-?), US Sec. of State. Washington, Sept. 23, 1933.

(Acknowledges Sands’ offer to serve as delegate to 7th International Conf. Of American States).

8. Humphery, G.H., Capt. And Quartermaster, USA. Washington, June 15, 1909.

(Letter to Rear Adm. James H. Sands re: internment of body of Rear Adm. Benjamin F. Sands in Arlington Cemetery. Also filed here; 2 letters from James H. Sands, April 26 and 30, 1909). 3 items.

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7 10 1. Hunt, Gaillard (1862-1924), author, gov’t official. (n.p.) 1925 incomplete note to

“Miss Sands” (Discusses office move; mentions her desire for promotion). 2. Hunt, J. St. C., of Panama RR Co. La Boca, Panama, June 23, 1907. (Info on

Guatemala and news from Panama). 3. Hutcheson, Wm. Al, Chrmn. House Comm., Century Assoc. NY, Nov. 7, 1930.

Letter to Thos. F. Woodlock. (Thanks for speech, “The Present Plight of the Railroads”).

4. Hutchinson, Head of PA Unit, Amer. Ambulance Hosp of Paris. Neuilly, 1916.

(Note of welcome). 5. Hutchinson, Katherine. SS Celtic and Pontresina Italy (n.d.) and July 18, 1925. 2

items. (News of voyage and European trip). 6. Hyland, Msgr. Francis E., Apostolic Delegate, Washington. 3 items, 1934-1937.

(Mar. 15, 1937 regrets failure to obtain info requested by Sands). 7 11 1. Ilbert, Ione. London, May 9, 1916-Sept. 1928(?). 4 items. (Personal greetings,

family news). 2. Ingalls, Fay. The Homestead, Hot Springs VA, Oct 6, 1936 (Info on rates and

accommodations). 3. Ingram, Augustus E., e.d. The American Foreign Service Journal. Washington,

June 14, 1933. (Says he will try to foster discussion of Sands’ idea of special training for diplomats).

4. Institute of American Genealogy. Chicago, IL. Nov. 12 and Dec. 19, 1929. 2

items. (Acknowledges receipt of order for Magazine of American Genealogy and Sands family info to be used; notifies of Sands, Meade, and Keating entries to be used).

5. International Securities Trust of America. New York, Aug. 1925. 3 items. (re:

business appointment, investment trusts, etc.). 6. Ireland, John (1838-1918), Archbishop of St. Paul, MN. Feb. 14, 1910.

(Introducing William Herbert). 7. Isidore, O.P. St. Michael’s Passionist Monastery, W. Hoboken, NY, Oct. 12, 1906.

(Says he is about to resume missionary work in US). 8. Ives, Joseph Moss (1876-1939), lawyer. Danbury, CT, July 21, 1938. (Literary

chat). 7 12 1. Janes, Henry L., Dept. of State. Washington, June 20, 1911. (Forwarding Sands’

mail to Quito; diplomatic benefits of Sands’ business ties in Ecuador). 2. Jepson, Fed P. United Fruit Co. Steamship & Railway Lines. Guatemala City,

March 16, 1908. (Steamboat passage for Sands). 3. Jersey, M.L., Countess of London, May, 1916. 4 items. (Invitations and a calling

card).

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4. Jones, Grosvenor M., Chief, Finance and Investment Div., Dept. of Commerce. Washington, June 10, 1925. (Acknowledges letter of intro).

5. Jury Commission, Dept. of Justice. Washington, April 5, 1934. Post card. (Asks

him to come in and fill out questionnaire). 6. Jesserand [---], French Ambassador to Washington. Paris, July 22, 1908. (Says he

will be glad to give Sands letter of intro to Mr. Dumaine; wishes Sands good stay in Mexico).

7 13 1. Kawakami, Kinjoshi K., Japanese journalist. Washington, 1921-1931. 3 items.

(Acknowledges letter; praises Undiplomatic Memories). 2. Keating, Edward, Mgr. of Labor, Railroad Workers’ weekly paper. Washington,

Jan. 18, 1928 and Jan. 15, 1938. 2 items (1 enclosure). (Filed with 1928 letter: copy of letter from Lockwood, Green & Co. to Charles O’Conner, VP Elizabethton Trust Co., Elizabethton, TN, Feb. 3, 1928, giving info on expenditures for plants and equipment for American Bemberg and American Glanzstoff Corps at Elizabethton; tells of expected growth of plants and investments there; explains why Elizabethton was chosen as manufacturing site).

3. Keith, Minor Cooper (1848-1929), capitalist, Pres. Guatemala Railway Co. NK,

Aug. 25, 1909, and March 1, 1911. 2 items. (Congratulates Sands on appointment to Guatemala; sends copies of proposals for settlement of Guat. Nat’l Dept. and formation of Nat’l Bank; explains why Sec. of State Knox not informed before).

4. Kellogg, Frank (Billings) (1856-1937), diplomat, US Sec. of State, co-author of

the Kellogg-Briand Peace Pact. Washington, Jan. 17, 1927. (Acknowledges Sands’ letter requesting appointment as Chief of the Latin American Div. of State Dept.).

5. Kendrick, W. Freeland, Mayor of Phila. Phila, Feb. 19, 1925. 2 items.

(Acknowledges Sands’ letters; refers Sands to Col. Collier, Dir.-Gen. Of the Sesquicentennial).

7 14 1. Kenkel, F.P., Dir., Central Bureau (Catholic publishers) St. Louis, MO, Nov. 22,

1944. (Praises article by Sands; says will publish it in Jan. 1945 issue of Social Justice Rev.).

2. Kennaday, Paul, Foreign Press Bur. NY, May 2, 1918. (Thanks Sands for article to

be used in Latin America). 3. Kent, Frank, of the Baltimore Sun. Balt, MD, Jan. 10, 1938. (Court fight and Mr.

Carroll's notes; also the Alsop-Catledge articles). 4. Kerr, Constance H., English friend. 13 items, 1916-1917. (Friendly chat; family

news, etc). 7 15 1. Kerr, Edith H., sister of Constance. 46 items, 1916-1937. (Friendly letters,

including a few to Sands’ mother. Photo of Edith and brother, Adm. Mark Kerr, R.N., 1936, also here).

8 1 1. Kerr, Adm. Mark, R.N. 11 items, 1921-1936. (Dec. 30, 1921, speaks bitterly of

French behavior after 1918; mentions speaking engagements in US, articles and books written over the years, prominent people he knows, etc).

8 2 1. Kerr, Philip and wife, Christmas card (n.d.)

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2. Kerr, Rose. Kensington Palace, W. [London] May 10, 1916. (Invitation to lunch). 3. Ketcham, Fr. William H. (1868-1921), Dir. Bur. Of Catholic Indian Missions,

later member of US Bd. Of Indian Commissioners. (n.p.) Jan. 21, 1909. Letter to Wm. H. Taft (carbon copy) (Suggests two candidates, of whom Sands is one, for position of Commissioner of Indian Affairs).

4. Kinsman, Frederick Joseph (Converted Catholic) Bryand Pond, ME, June 28-Oct.

14, 1927. 3 items. (Gives Views on Catholic education in America; tells of difficulties he has in fitting in, as American Catholic, and discusses moral obligation to voice convictions even if unpopular).

5. Kirkpatrick,, W. Frank, Protestant. Germantown, PA, Nov. 25, 1929. 1 items (1

enclosure) (Copy of letter to Thomas F. Woodlock, challenging basic Catholic beliefs. Also filed here: copy of Woodlock’s answer, Nov. 29, 1929).

6. Kirtland, John C., Phillips Exeter Academy. Exeter, NH, Dec. 2, 1935. (Re: a

boy's examination in the Latin Dept.). 7. Klieforth, A.W., Amer. Consul, Cologne, Germany. Jan. 14, 1938. (Knew Sands

in Russia; tells of experience, trying to reach top as career service; disappointment and persistent optimism).

8. Knoedler, Roland F., art dealer. NY, Mar. 15, 1924. (Says Sands’ sister told him

Sands would like to sell two family portraits; asks to see them). 8 3 1. Knox, Dudley Wright (1877-?), Capt USN (ret.) Officer in Charge, Office of

Naval Records and Library. Washington, Aug. 16, 1944. (Acknowledges article by Sands; discusses their sons, serving in the war).

2. Knox, Philander Chase (1853-1921), US Sec. of State. Washington, May 16, 1911

and Feb. 8, 1912. 2 items. (May 16 answer to Sands’ letters of Mar. 20 and May 8, 1911; explains why Sands was not reassigned sooner and says Dept. expects to give him another mission soon; Feb. 8 press release of letter from Knox to German Ambassador, Feb. 3, 1912 re: situation in China).

3. Ko Hei Kiun (Korean friend of Sands). Tokio, Nov. 18, 1933. 2 items. (Thanks

Sands for invitation to his son in Mexico; gives Tokio address). 4. Komatsu, Takashi. Tokyo, Feb. 18, 1935. (Letter of intro for Sands to Kenji

Kimura, Asano Bussan Col, NY; says Sands and associate have new textile process, of possible interest to Japan).

5. Kutzleb, Walter, Otis & Co., NY. NY, Aug. 2, 1928. (Setting up business date). 6. L[----] (n.p.) Mar. 15 (Note answering query relative to newspaper clipping about

Rev. Francis L. Meade). 7. L[----] T.W. p.m. Baltimore, MD, Dec. 6, 1943. (Sends Sands clipping from Daily

Worker, quoting Msgr. Fulton Sheen as saying Mexico needs a revolution to root out corruption).

8. La Farge, Fr. John, S.J. (Catholic educator). NY, Jan. 7, 1930. (Approves Sands’

idea of scholarship in unnamed school; tells figures on it; would be glad to confer).

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8 4 1. Lamb, Harold, author. Piedmont, CA, Apr. 7, 1930. (Will be glad to meet Sands’ Turkish friend; says Turkish history is slowly becoming known; hopes early human history will soon be traceable).

2. Landa y Escandon, Josè de. Mexico, Sept. 9, 1908. (Invitation to Mass for his

soul). 3. Lane, Hannah Hayes. (n.p., n.d.) Note of thanks to T.F. Woodlock. (has notes by

Sands on back re: theological matters). 4. Lane, Rev. Howard V., pastor, St. John’s Catholic Mission, Waynesville, NC. Jan.

2 and March 31, 1937. 2 items. (Thanks Sands for donations; describes Christmas and Easter activities).

5. Lane, Rufus A., Isthmian Canal Commission. Washington, Sept. 10, 1908, and

San Francisco, June 10, 1911. 2 items (1908 tells of auto trip from Washington to Ohio; 1911 deplore Sands’ leaving service).

6. Lansing, Robert, (1864-1928), US Sec. of State. Washington, Sept. 15, 1916.

(Thanks Sands for offering his services to State Dept.; says he’ll keep him in mind). 7. Latham, H.S., ed., the MacMillian Co. NY, Mar. 19, 1928. (Letter to J.F.

McCormick, the Commonweal re: Sands’ ms) 8. Lathan, Robert (1881-1937), editor. Asheville, NC, May 26, 1936. Letter to

Thomas F. Woodlock (Thanks him for fine speech at local club; says the club is sending him homespun material for as suit as thanks).

8 5 1. [Laughence?] Marshall, US Legation, Christiania, Norway, Sept. 1, 1906. (Moved

form Panama to Norway; chatty letter). 2. Laughlin, Irwin Boyle (1871-1941), diplomat. Washington (?)April 11, 1938.

(Says British should be conciliating Spain, to play them off against Mussolini later). 3. Laymen’s Weekend Retreat League (John J. Sullivan) Phila, Oct. 14, 1927. (Asks

Sands to ask Sir Esme Howard, British Ambassador to US, to speak at annual dinner).

4. Leach, Henry Goddard (1880-?), ed. The Forum. NY, 1925-27, 3 items.

(Discusses plans for 1925 issues of Forum; thanks Sands for material on Cardinal Gasquet and Nicaragua).

5. Lee, Iselin, brother of diplomat, Jos. Lee (n.p.) Jan. 14, 1907. Concerns some

orchids Sands ordered sent to brother’s fiancée; orchids misdirected by Iselin Lee; he apologizes).

6. Lee, Joseph W.J. (1870-?), diplomat. NY, Quito, Guayaquil, 1905-06. 4 items.

(Impressions of new post in Ecuador, etc.). 8 6 1. Lee, Matilda Jenkins, Mother of Jos. And Iselin. Knoxville, MD, Sept. 16, 1907.

(Thanks Sands for letter about Jos. Lee and for being good friend to him). 2. Lefevre, Edwin (1871-?), journalist. Atlantic City, NJ, Feb. 25, 1937. (Friendly

note).

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3. Lefèvre, J.E., Sec. to Pres. of Panama. Panama, 1905-08. 4 items. (Oct. 29, 1908, cordial reply to Sands’ letter of congratulations on a promotion).

4. Legrain, L. Phila, Aug. 2, 1925. (Accepts invitation to Wawa). 5. Leigh, Mabel. Kenilworth and London, Jan. 8, and Sept. 24, 1916. (Sends him

letter from Mrs. Rudyard Kipling, whose son he had tried to find (MIA in war); talks of Rhodes Scholarships, US Presidential campaign, etc.).

6. Leighton, Barbara. NY, (n.d.) and April 21, 1945. (Tells of interviews with

Korean Methodist Minister; sends info in reply to Sands’ inquiry, for use in article comparing British and US wars from 1500 on).

7. Leo, Borther. St. Mary’s College, CA 1936-37. 3 items. (Says clerical inbreeding

is disastrous in education, as illustrated in Spain and Mexico; discusses Gone With the Wind; agrees with Sands on need for forthright criticism of “Sacred Cows”).

8. Le Port, Jean. Plumergat, France. Feb. 20, 1917. (Certificate from mayor, stating

that he is alive). 8 7 1. Lewis, I.F., Dean, U of Virginia. Jan. 9, 1936. (Concerns Robert Sands’ transfer

from Georgetown to U of VA). 2. Lewis, Willmott H. (later Sir Willmott) of the London Times. NY, Jan 30 and Feb.

8, 1905. 2 items. (Getting settled in NY). 3. Limantour, Jose Yves. Mexico, Aug. 26, 1909. (Congratulates Sands on his

marriage). 4. Lindsay, Sir R.C., British Ambassador to US. Washington, 1936 and 1938(?).

(Jan. 21, 1936 thanks Sands for sympathy on death of King George V; speaks of King’s wisdom and dignity).

5. Lippman, Walter, journalist and author. NY and Wading River, 1929-1937. 5

items (Discusses publication of an article by Sands and later, a Spanish translation of one of Lippman’s books).

6. Litton, Gaston (Sands read his thesis at Georgetown) Panama, Oct. 3, 1941.

(Thanks Sands for suggestions on thesis; hopes Sands will recover quickly; says Sands’ ideas are much needed in world).

8 8 1. Lodge, Elizabeth (Mrs. George Cabot Lodge) Washington, 1928-38. 4 items.

(Social exchange; announcement of daughter’s marriage). 2. Lodge, US Sen. Henry Cabot (1850-1924). Nahant, MA, July 13, 1904 and Sept.

30, 1915. (Letter to Adm. J.H. Sands, 1904, says he is writing State Dept. re: a second exam for Hal Sands for Naval Academy; Sept. 30, 1915 Sec. Acknowledges condolences sent by Mrs. J.H. Sands on death of Mrs. Lodge). (note on back of letter, from Mrs. Sands to son telling of Mrs. Lodge’s death, her will, etc, and giving Sands family news).

3. Lodge, J.E., curator, Freer Gallery, Smithsonian Inst. Washington, Nov. 30, 1927.

1 item (1 enclosure). (Sends info on Japanese painting Sands has asked him to examine; refers Sands to Mr. Shirae of Yananaka & Co., NY, for estimate of value).

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4. Leob, William, (1866-1937), Sec. to Pres. Theo. Roosevelt. Oyster Bay, L.I., NY, Sept. 8, 1905. Letter to Adm. James H. Sands, saying position he inquired about (for WFS) has been filed.

5. London School of Economics. Common Room Membership card for Sands 1915-

1916. 6. Longford, Alice, friend of Sands in Japan, sister of the Kerrs. Switzerland, Devon,

and London, 1903-1925 8 9 1. Longford, Joseph H. London, 1916-1922. 4 items. (Oct. 25, 1916 tells of situation

war-time London; criticizes US bitterly for not coming in; July 9, 1917, more strong opinions on the War; July 18, 1921 bitter criticism of US attitude toward Ireland).

2. Longman, Margot, English friend (1916). 3 items. (Sends ‘thank you’ form child,

plus photo and drawings). 3. Longworth, Nicholas (1869-1931), US Rep. Form Ohio, Speaker of House.

Washington, Feb. 2, 1921. (Says his amendment to Diplomatic Appropriations Bill is start of furnishing embassies and legations to all our foreign representatives).

4.Loomis, Francis B. (1861-?) Acting Sec. of State. Washington and Panama, 1905-

1906. 3 items. (Notifies Sands of his appointment as Sec of Amer. Legation, Panama; gives Sands his estimate of Central American political situation).

8 10 1. Lord, Robert H., St. John’s Seminary. Brighton, MA, Nov. 8, 1930. (Advises

Sands on how to find history prof. for Georgetown). 2. Loutsky, Mina. Guatemala, Oct. 8, 1907. (Farewell letter from little girl). 3. Low, Juliette, of the Red Cross. (London?) Nov. 13, (n.d.) (Invites Sands to

lunch). 4. Lowdermilk, W.H. & Co., book dealers. Washington, Aug. 15, 1905. (Answers

Sands’ order for books). 5. Lowe, Arthur, British prisoner in Germany, “adopted” by Sands. 1916-1917. 3

items. (Thanks for parcels). 6. Lowther, Christopher W. (n.p.) Oct. 10, 1908. (Returning useful maps). 7. Lucas, Albert Hawley, Headmaster, St. Alban’s Nat’l Cathedral School for Boys.

Washington, Nov. 6, 1937. (Glad to offer prayers for repose of Sands’ sister). 8. Lucerne-in-Quebec Community Assoc., Ltd, June 36, 1932. (Lists of membership

costs and privileges). 9. Lueke, Martha. Cleveland, OH, May 23, 1925. (Asks Sands to recommend a good

convent school near NYC). 8 11 1. Lurman, Agnes Tilghman, family friend. (n.p.) July 2, 1925, to Mrs. Sands. (Sale

of house after wedding, family members). 2. Lurman, Theodore G. Baltimore and Washington, 1925-26. 3 items. (Doubts

people in Balt. Would be interested in financial venture; tells of effort to reorganize his life).

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3. (M.G.T.?) Dept. of State. Washington, Aug. 4, 1937. (Acknowledges

congratulations on appointment to Dept. of State and their shared concerns re: Diplomacy).

4. M. Isobel, Sister, O.S.B. Sacred Heart Convent, Cullman, AL, May 10, 1930.

(Tells of religious ceremonies at convent). 5. McAdoo, William Gibbs, (1863-1941). Sec. of Treasury. Washington, 1915-16. 4

items. (Discusses Pan American Financial Conf. Of 1915 and economic and social factors in diplomacy).

8 12 1. McCarron, Hug. Georgetown U., Washington, 1938(?) (Requests that Sands

review enclosed book). 2. McCarthy, Ruphine H. Arlington, Sept. 15, 1931. (Thanks Sands for sympathy on

husband’s death). 3. McLeery, S. Wilson. Washington, April 20-July 12, 1928. 4 items. (Discusses

engineering tests and financing of rock quarrying business project). 4. McCoy, Maj. Gen Frank, USA Fort Bliss, TX, March 20, 1933. (Sends greetings

and wishes for future meeting). 5. McDonald, James G., Chairman, foreign Policy Assoc. NY, May 22, 1925.

(Defends controversial position on form of Armistice Day of Observance). 6. McFadden, George H. & Bro., International Cotton Merchants. Phila, PA, Jan. 28,

1916. 2 items. (Concern life insurance for Sands, while abroad on company business during war).

7. McGowen, Fr. R.A. Asst to Dir. Dept. of Social Action, Nat’l Catholic Welfare

Conf. Washington, Feb. 5, 1930. (Concerns help for a Mr. Preuss). 8 13 1.McGuire, C.E., Asst. to Sec. Gen. Of International High Commission, US Section.

Treasury Dept., Washington Nov. 24, 1915. (Concerns importance of discussing foreign trade problems, especially a Franco-British Trade Campaign and international conference which Sands has heard of, but he Commission has not).

2. McGurk, Jonce I., art appraiser. NY, Feb. 12, 1922 and Feb. 23, 1924. 3 items

(1922 concerns prospective sale of two family portraits of Sands which McGurk is trying to put through; 1924 has two copies of release from McGurk to Sands).

3. McIntyre, Frank (1865-?) Brig. Gen USA War Dept., Washington, Feb. 7, 1913

and Feb. 10, 1923. (1913 letter to George Colton, Gov. Puerto Rico re: sale of water by Irrigation Commission; 1923 says he will keep Sands in mind, as possible candidate for post of Gov. of PR).

4. Mackay(?), Evelyn. 1909, (n.p.). 2 items. (Invitations). 5. McKenney, Frederic D. Washington, Jan. 17-May 23, 1912. See Special

Correspondence, Speyer & Co.). 6. McKinstry, E.L., ed. Daily and Local News, West Chester, PA. April 4, 1925.

(Thanks Sands for letter praising T.F. Woodlock; says he thinks Pres. Coolidge unbiased in appointments).

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7. MacMurray, J.V.A. Johns Hopkins U., Baltimore, MD, Feb. 26, 1930. (Concerns

development of Page School for research in international relations). 8. McNamara, John M., Bishop of Baltimore. Washington, Dec. 27, 1927. (Good

wishes). 8 14 1. MacPherson, Eleanor Wayne. London, Dec. 31, 1916 and Jan. 1, 1917. 2 items.

(Congratulations on birth of son; invitations). 2. McQueen, C.A., Special Agent, Dept of Commerce. Washington, June 6, 1925. 1

item (1 enclosure) (Sends info Sands requested on Chilean projects for road and house building; encloses order blank for his work, “Chilean Public Finance”).

3. Magoon, Charles E (1861-1920), US Minister to Panama, later Gov. of Cuba.

Isthmian Canal Zone, Panama, 1905-06. Havana, 1906-08; Washington, 1911-12. 13 items. (Concern diplomatic business, functions, policies; vote of thanks to Magoon from Gov’t of Panama; glowing praise of Sands, 1908 on appt. to Mexico; advice to Sands to call on Speyer & Co., 1911 gives intro to Speyer).

8 15 1. Mallet, Sir Claud, British Legation, Panama; Montevideo, and Bath (England) 13

items, 1905-33. (Personal letters, re: diplomatic and social affairs; narratives of travels through Central America; Pres. Amador’s fall from power in Panama; Canal Construction; conditions in Britain during Depression).

8 16 1. Mallet, Mathilde, wife of British Minister. Panama, and England 1906-34. 9 items.

(Discusses affairs in Panama, politics in Britain, WWI; Sands’ book Undiplomatic Memories; other).

9 1 1. Mallet-Prevost, S., Lawyer. NY, Dec. 31, 1929. [In Spanish] to Enrique Olaya

Herrera, Columbian Minister to Washington. (Carbon copy) (Letter of intro for Sands).

2. Mallet-Pringle, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth (Dita Mallet and husband) NY, Oct. 10.

1916. (Calling card with message). 3. Marella, Paul V.R. Mgr., Apostolic Delegation, Washington. Calling card (1923)

and 2 letters, 1933. 3 items. (1933 writes intro for Sands’ son to use in Japan; sends personal greetings).

4. Marshall, Charles Clington (1860-1938). 2 items, 1928-30. (Discusses Baron Von

Hoyt and his religious impact). See also Special Correspondence. 5. Martin, Elizabeth. Hong Kong and Auburn, NY, 1907-08. 2 items. (Thanks Sands

for hospitality in Panama and reports on travels). 6. Martin, Francis J. Louisville, KY, Jan. 3, 1930. (Discusses problems of

Catholicism in Mexico). 9 2 1. Martin, R.W., Dillon, Read & Co. NY, April 22, 1925. (Acknowledges

introduction from T.F. Woodlock; will also be glad to see Sands). 2. Mary, Sister, of the Presentation. St. Louis, MO, Jan. 30, 1918. (Info on contacting

Sr. Mary of the Sacred Heart, in Quito).

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3. Mary, Sister, Semura. Tokyo, July 11, 1920. (Greetings and report on religious work in Japan).

4. Mary Knoll Sisters. Mary Knoll Convent, Tenshudo, Antung, Manchuria, June 23,

1926. (Sending samples of table cloths, etc.). 5. Mary, Sister, Honor. Minneapolis, MN, Dec. 4 and 28, 1927. 2 items. (Needs info

on whether or not Catholic missionaries in Lorea intervened on converts’ behalf in matters such as litigation, jail sentences, etc.; writing a paper).

6.Mary, Sister, Gennine. Mary Knoll Convent, Gishu, Korea (n.d.) letter and 2

photos of nuns. (Description of Korean cultural characteristics and progress of religious work).

7. Mason, Otis Tufton (1838-1908), curator of Anthropology, Smithsonian Inst.

Washington, July 6 and Oct. 7, 1905. (Concerns Sands’ interest in doing anthropological research in Central America).

8. Massey, Vincent, Canadian Minister to US, later Gov. Gen. of Canada.

Washington, April 24, 1930. 2 items. (Discusses U of Toronto; also filed here: clipping announcing Massey’s appointment as Canadian High Commissioner at London).

9 3 1. Maule, H.E., ed, Doubleday, Page & Co. NY, Feb 9 and 15, 1918. 2 items (2

enclosures) (Letter to Mrs. Seamans, of Amer. Internat’l Corp, re: translation of O Henry into Russian, planned by K. Chukowsky, of Petrograd; two photos of O Henry enclosed (Russian Revolution made completing of scheme impossible. See Chukivsky, incoming correspondence).

2. Maurey, James F. (Whippany, NY) Jan 17, 1923. (Tells Sands of invitation to join

Shakespeare Club). 3. Maxwell, W.J. Honduras and NY, 1907-33. 7 items. (Letters to Sands, Rosa

Sands, and Robert Sands) (Letter 1924-25 to Robert, his Godson). 4. Maynard, Theodore. Leonia, NJ, Aug. 3, 1927. (Requests an article of Sands’ for

publication; discusses needed improvements in curricula of Catholic Colleges). 5. Mayor [---] Italian Ambassador. Manchester, July 16, 1908. [In French] (Wishes

Sands well in Mexico). 9 4 1. Meade, Helena Rutherfurd, Wife of Sands’ cousin, R.W. Meade (n.d. 1933), and

Mount Kisco, NY, Feb. 18, 1937. 2 items. (Discusses liberal-conservative crisis in Republican Party; personal matters, death of husband).

2. Meade, Richard Worson (1870-1933), Sands’ cousin. St. Louis, MO, Feb-Sept

1924. 9 items. (Concerns his purchase of two family portraits from Sands, including contract, discussion of authenticity of one attributed to Goya, etc.)

3. Mearns, David C., Library of Congress. Washington, Sept. 15, 1944. (Gives letter

for gift of photos to Mrs. Sands). 9 5 1. Mendez, Joaquin. Guatemala, Dec. 15, 1909. [In Spanish] (Covering letter for gift

of photos to Mrs. Sands). 2. Mercer, H.C. Doylestown, PA July 20, 1928. (Arranging meeting).

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3. Mercer, Martha. Doylestown, PA, 1928. (Personal note, signed “Yours for

Hoover”). 4. Mercier, F., Author of Le Movement Humaniste. Cambridge, MA, 1933-34. 3

items. (Letter to Sands and T.F. Woodlock; discusses shared concerns re: Catholicism, humanism vs. scholasticism; introduces Count Fleury; praises Seward Collins and his American Review as a forum for liberal thinkers).

5. Merlier, Henri, French Soldier, 267th infantry, France, July 7, 1916. (Letter of

thanks and good wishes) [In French]. 6. Merrick, Mary. Edicott City, MD, 1928-37. 11 items. (Personal matters; fund

raising for Cath. Boys’ Club; church affairs). 7. Meyer, Harold. Boston, MA, Sept. 13, 1926. (Business). 8. [Meyn---, P. Albert?] Belgian Ambassador to US. Washington, Dec. 13, 1927.

(Declines invitation to deliver lecture). 9 6 1. Michael, Louis G., Dept. of Agriculture. Washington Mar. 25 and April 1, 1925. 2

items (6 enclosures). (Grain elevator project of Konstanty Hejmovski in Poland sends detailed info re: cereal production in Poland; encloses tables, statistics, memo on how grain elevators should be organized). See also, Hejmovski, Box 7, Folder 5.

2. Michel, Rev. Virgil, O.S.B. St. John’s U, Collegeville, MN, May 20, 1936. (Gives

info on course in General Catholic Backgrounds and discusses improvements in curriculum).

3. Michigan Catholic, Anthony J. Beck, ed. Detroit, MI, Dec. 1926 and March 1927.

2 items. (re: publishing Sands’ articles). 9 7 1. Miles, Basil (1877-1928), Chamber of Commerce and Dept. of State, head of

International Commission for Feeding Prisoners of War in Russia. Washington, Paris, etc., 1915-25. 10 items (1 enclosure). (Discusses various conferences; announces intended marriage; biographical data on Miles). See also F. Cole, for stats on Miles (Box 5, Folder 19).

9 8 1. Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the US. Washington, April 7, 1909.

(Certificate of membership). 2. Millar, Moorehouse, F.X., S.J. Fordham U., NY, Nov. 22, 1929. (Discussion on

Church issues and Sands’ articles). 3. Miller, O.M., American Geographical Soc. NY, 1923-34. 7 items. (Tells of

vacations and expeditions for the Society). 4. Mills, Ogden Livingston (1856-1929), former US Sec. of Treas. NY, May 9, 1935.

(Discusses Mills’ Bowdoin College lecture). 9 9 1. Min, Kim Ho. Chemulpo, Wonsan, Seoul, Korea. 7 items (1 enclosure). 1905-36.

(Gives news of mutual acquaintances, political developments, Japanese Protectorate, population growth, meeting Sands’ son; enclosed newspaper clipping telling of his going to Shanghai to bring back body of Gen. Yi Hak Kiun to Seoul).

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2. Mitchell, John A. Phila, PA, July 2, 1938. (Discussion of Catholicism, political issues, Communism v. Democracy).

3. Mitchell, W.A., S.J. St. John’s College, Belize, B.H., Nov. 6 and Dec. 12, 1910. 2

items. (Requests Sands’ influence with Pres. Cabrera to permit Jesuit priest to enter Guatemala; Sands says to write directly to Cabrera).

9 10 1. Mixter, George. Stone & Webster, Inc., NY, July 30, 1928. (Business

correspondence). 2. Moelling, Edith, book dealer. Norfolk, VA, June 26, 1925. (Bird books and MD

Register of Wills, of which Sands wants to buy copies). 3. Montanes, Carlos Emilio. Madrid, 1922-1936. 9 items. (Business correspondence

re: Amer. Internat’l Corp. interests in Spain; observations on American business methods; mentions greeting).

9 11 1. Montgomery, W.E. New London, CT. July 30, 1921. (Acknowledges receipt of

condolences in death of US Chief Justice Edward Douglass White). 2. Moon, Parker Thomas, 1892-1936. Political Science Quarterly, Columbia U., NY

June 8, 1927. (Thanks for review in Commonweal of his article Imperialism and World Politics).

3. Moore, John F., NY, July 1927-Aug. 1931. 3 items. (Requests and received info

on Sands’ article on conversions; sends Sands his book Will America Become Catholic?).

4. Morgan, S.W. Paris, Aug. 5, 1930. (Comments on Sands’ article on Korea in the

Forum). 5. Morley, Felix Muskett (1894-?), ed. The Washington Post. Washington, 1932-

1938. 4 items. (Arranges a meeting with Sands’ students; discusses mutual acquaintances; speaks of publishing Sands’ editorial on Washington Suffrage).

9 12 1. Morris, Roland S. Phila, PA, July 11, 1932. (Job for Sands’ son James at

Democratic Nat’l HQ during 1932 campaign). 2. Morrison, Thomas, Chief Bur. Of Accounts, Dept. of State. Washington, Oct. 18,

1907. (Financial settlements of accounts of the US legation in Guatemala). 3. Morrow, Dwight Whitney (1873-1931), diplomat. Englewood, NY, Dec. 29, 1930.

(Cordial greetings). 4. Morton, Paul (1857-1911) US Sec. of Navy. Washington, April 3, 1905. (Sends

Sands letter of intro to Howard Elliott, Pres. Northern Pacific RR). 5. Moses, George H. US Sen. From NH. US Senate, 1930-33. 3 items. (Sends Sands

copy of his bill concerning the Foreign Service). 6. Moulinier, Edward P., Atty. Cincinnati, June-Aug. 1927. 3 items. (Comments on

and appreciation of Sands’ articles in the Commonweal; discusses Catholicism and political and social issues).

9 13 1. Muhlfield, George O. Stones & Webster, Inc., NY, Jan. 3, 1931. (Acknowledges

Sands’ congratulations on promotion to Pres. of Company).

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2. Murray, Madelene. Morristown, NJ, (n.d.) (incomplete). 3. Murray, Paul. Manazanillo, Mexico. Aug. 15, 1937. (Tells of writing career and

book on Mexico). 4. Musgrave, Georgiana. Washington, Feb-Dec 1916. 5 items. (Personal

correspondence). 9 14 1. National Cyclopedia of American Biography. New York, Aug. 21, 1925, (Will

reserve space for portrait of Adm. Sands to go with his biography). 2. National Metropolitan Bank (Geo. W. White, Pres.) Washington, Feb. 4, 1928.

(Makes business date). 3. Navarrete, Agustin de (n.p.) Dec. 31, 1913. [in Spanish] (Letter speaks of Mr.

Santos Chocaus, and his work in the insular library and expulsion from the Army). 4. Neill, Charles P. Washington, Apr. 9 and Sept. 10, 1928. 2 items. (Concern Boys'

Camp funds and Community Chest). 5. Newbold, John S. Phila, 1915-23. 4 items. (Hotels in London, personal health,

efforts to help Sands see Sen. G.W. Pepper to get his backing for a presidential appointment, etc.).

6. Newton, S.B. Miami Beach, FL, Feb. 26, 1927. (Settling an estate). 9 15 1. Nixon, Paul, Dean, Bowdoin College. Brunswick, ME, Oct. 6, 1944. (Thanks for

clipping and family news). 2. Nord, J.J., consulting Textile Engineer. Asheville, NC, June 4, 1934. (Sands going

down to see him). 3. Norris, Geo. W., Dir., Dept. of Wharves, Docks & Ferries, Phila. Phila, Nov-Dec

1914. 3 items. (Work of Phila. Foreign Trade Comm; deplores local lack of interest in outside matters; lack of initiative in foreign business, etc).

4. Norton, E.H. Quito, Aug. 3, 1911(?) (Re: RR bonds). 5.Norton, H. NY, June 9, 1925. (Sorry missed him in NY and hopes to visit soon). 6. Noyes, Newbold, of the Washington Star. Washington, December 27, 1929.

(Cordial invitation to drop in and talk). 7. Nunn, C.S., former Chief Justice of KY. Marion, KY, Oct. 24, 1927. (Letter to

Col. P.H. Callahan, Louisville, KY, thanking him for Oct. Fortnightly Review, containing Sand's article, "Church and State in America")

8. Nuttall, Zelia, (ca. 1860-1933), Archaeologist. (n.p.) Feb. 7, 1909. (Invitation to

lunch). 9 16 1. O'Brien, John L. Rector, Bishop England High School, Charleston, SC, March 20,

1935. (Says he can help Sands get picture of conditions among Catholics in South Carolina).

2. O'Conor, Minna. London, Jan. 1916. 3 items. (Social matters)

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3. O'Dwyer, David T. Catholic U. of America, Washington, Dec. 22, 1936. 4. O'Farrell, Nellie McNeill. Hampstead, London. Sept. 18, 1937. (Letter to a Mr.

Lewis, concerning info on the "Venerable John Sandys"). 5. O'Hara, Edwin V., Bishop of Great Falls (n.p., n.d.) (New Year's greetings) 6. O'Hara, Gerald P., Bishop of Savannah. GA, Feb. 17, 1926. (Thanks Sands for

encouragement). 7. Old Colony Corporation (n.d., n.p.?) (Declines to enter Sands' scheme for

Southern Industries, Inc; not in their line). 9 17 1. Olds, Robert Edwin (1875-1932), Undersecretary of State. Washington, 1926-28.

2 items. (Gives okay for research project in diplomatic correspondence; agree they should recognize Basil Miles' work in Russia).

2. Olivares, T. (n.p., n.d.) Not to Sands [in Spanish] (Thanks for pardon). 3. Oliver, Marion R. (n.p.) 1908 (Congratulates Sands on engagement). 4. O'Neill, F. Gordon, Mgr and Ed., the Monitor, official organ of Archdiocese of

San Francisco. SF, 1927-37. 3 items. (Says Catholic colleges are "incapable of self-criticism and are nasty when criticized").

5. O'Neill, Hugh. St. Anselm's Priory, Brookland, DC, Jan 16, 1930. (Invites Sands

and son to visit the Priory). 10 1 1. O'Neill, Scannell. St. Louis, MO, and Belleville, IL, 1925-27. 7 items. (Genealogy

mostly; praises Sands' outspokenness in the Commonweal and Forum on Catholic concerns; deplores attitudes of a number of other people).

2. O'Reilly, Bryan W., ed the Franciscan. Patterson, NY, Feb 9- Dec 10, 1937. 5

items (thanks Sands for articles; praises his thinking and criticizes others; Dec 10 important letter, telling of his clash w/clergy over publication of an article on totalitarianism which condemned Fascism and Mussolini as well as Communism and Nazism; Franciscans afraid it would offend in Rome; article killed).

10 2 1. O'Shea, William. Treas. Catholic Foreign Mission Soc. Of America. Maryknoll,

NY, May 7, 1925. (Thanks Sands for article on Korea, to be used in Missionary training; says students would like a talk on Korea).

2. Oudin, Maurice Agnus (1866-1929) NY, Aug 19, 1927. (Concerns finding new

job for Basil Miles [rep. Of US Chamber of Commerce in the Internat'l C.of C. Paris]).

3. Our Sunday Visitor (R.E. Kelly, Asst. Ed) Huntington, IN, Dec 7, 1926. (says

paper hasn't had room for Sands' articles yet; suggests not sending any more until one already sent appears).

4. Outerbridge [---] Utah, Oct 8, 1937. Post card greeting to Sands family while on

western trip. 5. Owen, William, US Vice Consul, Guatemala. Guatemala City, 1908-14, and

Livingston Mar 1, 1918. 11 items. (April 25, 1908 private not to Sands for Mr.

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Bacon's info, telling of attempt to assassinate Pres. Estrada Cabrera and reprisals which followed; Aug 1909 congratulates Sands on marriage; Nov 7, 1908 describes huge oil deal involving Hoover's partners, in which engineering 'ring' cornered rights on most of mineral wealth of Guatemala; says now Sands has been removed, Estrada is free to make unethical and illegal deals Sands tried to prevent; June 20, 1911 regrets Sands resignation from service, mentions rumors of RR amalgamation; July 21, 1912 more about RRs; Oct. 18, 1914 tells of British and Germans leaving for home, bad effects of war on Guatemala; Mar 1, 1918; tells of severe earthquakes, disaster).

10 3 1. Neill, Retired lawyer. San Francisco, Jan 24, 1923. (Tells Sands of efforts to turn

up opportunities for him there). 2. Padilla, Alejandro, Spanish Ambassador to Washington. Washington, Dec 8,

1927. (Declines invitation to speak to Layman's Retreat League). 3. Page, Cecil, lawyer. NY, Feb 19, 1924. Copy of letter sent to Jonce I. McGurk,

NYC, on behalf of Sands. (Threatens legal action if pictures are not returned to Sands at once).

4. Palen, Lewis S. Juan-les-Pin and Paris (1925) 2 items. (Discusses controversial

book he has done, in collaboration with a Pole, Ossendowski). 5. Palma, Carlos M. Guatemala. Boston, MA, NY, Jun 20-Sept 5, 1908. 3 items.

(Sent copies of music, "Tecum Uman" and "Xelajù;" congrats on promotion). 6. Palmer, Bradley W. (Mr. Keith's [Minor, above?] personal consul) Boston, MA,

Aug 27, Nov 11, Dec 10, 1909 and March 7, 1910. 4 items. (Believes Sands is acquainted w/conditions in Guatemala; packet of correspondence to Pres. Estrada and Sec. Knox).

10 4 1. Palmer, Bradley, Webster (1866-?), lawyer for Minor C. Keith, Pres. Guatemala

Railway Co. Boston, Aug 9, 1909-Mar 7, 1910. 4 items (6 enclosures). (Concern Keith's scheme to pay off Guatemala's Nat'l debt; Dec 10, 1909 encloses copies of letters to Pres. Estrada Cabrera; Mar 7, 1910 encloses copy of letter from US Sec. of State Philander C. Knox).

2. Palmer, Frederick, (1873-?) Correspondent, author. Mexico City and San Jose,

Costa Rica, Sept 10 and Oct 21 1908. 2 items. (Lively account of journey from Mexico to Guatemala and Costa Rica).

3. Palmer, George, Worker for Christ Child Society. 2 items (n.p.) and Rockville,

MD 1927-28. (Report on Boys' Club activities and letter to Miss Merrick expressing disappointment at lack of facilities, also explaining why he sent so many boys home from camp.

4. Panama. 4 items [1] confidential report. [in Spanish], dated Jan 27, 1904 signed

w/initial C.R.G., which gives detailed description of topography and resources of the newly formed country (11 pages); [2] fragments of the "Historia des Istmo de Panama," written in English by Dr. Berthold Seeman and translated into Spanish by T Casis, Panamania (17 pages); [3] letter from Comandancia General de Policia to Sands, June 13, 1905 [Spanish]; [4] Copy of agreement between gov't of Panama and Russian Immigrants for establishment of an agricultural colony in the Province of Chiriqua, Aug 28, 1905.

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5. Panama RR Co. La Boca and Colon, May 1906. 2 items (3 enclosures) (Letters to Sands from RR officials enclosing reports of imported to and exported gold and silver during 1905).

10 5 1. Papen, Franz von, former student of Sands', son of German gov't minister. 2 items.

(post card and letter). Wallerfangen in the Saar and Berlin, 1932-33. (Letter tells of efforts to get Nazis under control; worried about Nazi takeover; discusses depression in America).

2. Parker, Cortlandt, cousin by marriage of Sands. London, June 24, 1934. (Thanks

Sands for sympathy on death of father). 3. Parker, Marianne (Meade), cousin of Sands. Windsor, VT, 1922(?) 2 items. (Gives

details of houses for rent for summer, other pertinent info of trains, town, etc). 10 6 1. Parker, Richard Wayne, (1848-1923) US Rep from NJ. 9 items (1 enclosure).

Washington and Newark, NJ, 1907-23. (April 20, 1907 offers help in smoothing out trouble Sands is in re: challenge to a duel; Oct 26, 1915 discusses construction of table of foreign exchange; Nov 26, 1915 sends copy of 1904 speech re: formation of Merchant Marines, discusses chief needs of US and Britain; Feb 17, 1923 discouraging reply to Sands request for help in getting governorship of Porto Rico).

2. Parsons, Geoffrey, of NY Herald Tribune. NY, Jan 8, 1931. Letter to Thomas F.

Woodlock. (Acknowledges his letter suggesting Sands as specialist on Latin America).

3. Parsons, Wilfrid, O.J. 4 items. Washington and NY, 1936-38. (Aug 16, 1936

speaks of Loyalist war in Spain, calling it big test of Popular Front in Europe; March 25, 1937 talks of early Catholic American books in Georgetown U Library).

10 7 1. Paternoote, [---] of the Belgian Legation, Washington. Feb. 24, 1918. (Informs

Sands he cannot use Belgian diplomatic mail pouch for private use). 2. Patin, Simone, of Union Interalliee. Paris, Dec 23, 1922. 1 items (4 enclosures)

(Sends Sands summaries of Club activities since July 1922). 3. Patterson, Robert Maskell, Jr. 4 items. NY, 1925. (Speaks of Maryland

Catholicity; invites Sands to dinner; confidential discussion of Patterson's business future; other).

4. Peek, George Nelson (1873-?), dept. of Agriculture, Washington, Feb 23, 1934.

(Acknowledges letter). 10 8 1. Peets, Orville Houghton (1884-?) , artist. Evora, Portugal, March 5, 1920.

(Discusses possible revolution, political and social climate, etc). 2. Pierce, Herbert Henry Davis (1849-1916) diplomat. Dept. of State, Washington,

March 21, 1905. (Offers Sands post as Sec of Legation in Panama). 3. Pennsylvania RR, Phila, Nov 13, 1926. (Ticket refund). 4. Pepper, George Wharton (1867-?) US Sen from PA, lawyer. 3 items. Washington

and Phila, 1923-29. (Says post of Gov. of Porto Rico is already filled; thanks for comments on article in Atlantic Monthly; discusses possible establishment of Schools of Liberal Arts and Amer. History and Gov't at Valley Forge).

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5. Perez Triana, S. 3 items (1 enclosure). Havana and London, June-Sept, 1915. (Asks for criticism, on Washington speeches; copies of letter and memo sent to Elihu Root, promoting idea that the Spanish monthly review Hispania, published in London by Perez Triana, should be organ for promoting US views in Latin America).

6. Percy, Lord Eustace. London Feb 6 and June 1, 1916. 2 items. (Invites to lunch;

trying to help Sands w/something). 10 9 1. Perkins, Thomas A., citizen of US, member of the Reparation Commission for

German War reparations. 8 items, 1925-32. (Mainly about what is happening on the Commission and Sands' chances of getting a job with it).

2. Peters, Andrew James (1872-1938), Asst. Sec. of Treasury. Washington, June

1915- March 1916. 2 items. (Answers questions on Gov't affairs). 10 10 1. Petri, Gertrude B. Boston, MA, Nov 6, 1916. (Reports on Sands boys' stay). 2. Pezet, F.A. Peruvian Legation in Central America and Panama, March 31, 1909.

(Thanks for congratulatory note and regards). 3. Pezet, A. Washington, Literary Ed., the Forum. NY, June 9, 1925. (Informs Sands

of experience at Evolution trial). 4. Pfister, Comm. Carlo. Genoa, Italy, March 2, 1922. (Refers to depressed business

conditions, a Genoa conference then being held, etc.) 5. Phillips, Edward, S.J. Georgetown U. Washington, Nov 28, 1933. (Discusses

organization of religious program). 6. Phillips, John. Guatemala City, 1909. (Discusses essentials of international

finance). 7. Phillips, William (1878-?), Diplomat. Dept. of State, Washington, April 1915-Sept

1933. 5 items. (Acknowledges Sands' offer of services in Europe; speaks of 1915 Pan American Financial Conference Sands helped with; thanks Sands for ideas on training young diplomats and says they are likely to be used when the Dept. can afford it; other).

10 11 1. Pillsbury, John Elliott, Rear Adm, USN 1846-1919, Chief, Bur of Navigation,

Navy Dept, Washington. Nov 9 and Dec 3, 1908. (Letter to Adm James H Sands, USN Ret.; confers civil war campaign badge and Spanish War Badge).

2. Pincho, Gifford, (1865?-?) Gov. of PA. 3 items. Washington and Harrisburg, PA,

1909-36. (Jan 30, 1936 tells what Sands' son would need to do, to get into the Forestry Service in PA).

3. Pitkin, M.A., Jr. Adviser to Siamese Gov't. Bangkok, Sept. 15, 1915. (Describes

difficult and needed social change, progress being made, foreign influence in Siam). 4. Pitkin, Walcott, H. NY, April 24, 1918. 2 items (1 enclosure). (Comments on

article of Sands' on Bolshevism and suggests he make position on it clearer; encloses analysis of Sands' article).

5. Pitt, F.N. Louisville, KY, June 13, 1935. (Introduces Edmund T Halsey).

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6. Plant, A.H. Asst. to Pres, Southern Railway System. Washington, Oct 7 and Nov 22, 1929. 3 items. (Concerns industrial pension plan; also filed here; copy of memo sent by Sands on the subject).

10 12 1. Polish Union Daily, Chicago. Dec. 6, 1926. (Thanks for info). 2. Polskie: The Daily Nowiny Polskie. Milwaukee, Dec. 7, 1926. (Thanks for info

sent). 3. Poole & Co., Tailors of London. Phila, Sept. 27, ca. 1930. (Notice that

representative is in town, to take orders). 4. Pope-Hennesey, William, author. Washington 1928. (Trying to round up

scientific audience for Sir Richard Paget to address). 5. Portsmouth Priory School. Portsmouth, RI, Feb 21, 1924 and June 24, 1929.

(Subscription reminder; sons' report cards, discussion of James' program). 6. Potage, A., French soldier. Sept. 16, 1916(?). (Sends thanks to Mrs. Sands) [in

French]. 7. Pratt, William Veazie (1869-?), admiral, USN. Annapolis, MD, 1905(?) and

Newport, RI, Aug 10, 1927. 3 items. (Invites to paper chase; doubts if Navy would want to buy more land in Newport; tells of efforts to get course in diplomacy at Naval War College).

10 13 1. Preston, Emily B. Lake Asquam, NH (n.d.) (Invitation). 2. Preuss, A. Webster Groves, MO, July 28, 1930. (Lists books on "Americanism"). 3. Pulleyn, John J., banker. NY, Nov 5, 1926. Discusses possibilities of a mutual

Savings Bank System). 4. Purcell, James. The Presbytery, St. Ives, Huntingshire, England. Oct 26, 1937(?).

(Asks for donation). 5. Pyle, David H. Mc, Lawyer. NY, 1925-27. 3 items. (Concerns effort to help

Sands). 6. Quinn, Ft. Rev. William, Nat'l Dir., Soc. For the Propagation of the Faith. NY,

May 24, 1926. (Discusses Sands' idea of using laymen in the foreign mission field). 7. Quyano, Daniel, Priest. Panama, June 7, 1906. (Wants special 4th of July service

at Cathedral; asks Sands' advice on meeting expenses). 8. Radziwill, Prince Albert Stanislas. NY, 1918 and 1923, 2 items. (Copy made by

Sands, Jan 2, 1918, of letter [in Spanish] to Constantino de Tarnava, agent in Mexico for Prince R, dated Dec 11, 1917, signed R.M.Radziwill; Jan 5, 1923, letter to Sands: greeting; speaks of Sands' "job-hunting," his own weariness, etc).

10 14 1. Randal, Molly Lee. Baltimore, MD (n.d.). (Hopes to visit soon). 2. Randolph, Mary, Washington, April 5, 1938. (Thank you note).

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3. Ree, Irene F, English friend of Sands. Pinner, Middlesex, 1922-37. 7 items. (Family news; tells of post-war retrenchment in British life, European economic situation, etc.).

4. Reed, US Sen. David Aiken of PA (1880-?). Washington, 1932-33. 3 items.

(Letter to Mrs. George J. Sands, Wheeling, WV; concern appointment to Annapolis for her nephew, Wm Franklin Sands).

10 15 1. Reid, Richard, ed. The Bulletin, Catholic newspaper, Augusta, GA. 1926-37. 6

items. (Unable to publish Sands' articles; discusses Protestant attitudes toward the Catholic faith).

2. Reinheimer, M.L., Insurance Salesman. Phila, June 1, 1925. (Trying to sell Sands

insurance, to cover inheritance taxes on his estate). 3. Remington [---] NY, march 8, 1923. (Secretary acknowledges letter of

introduction from Mr. Beekman Winthrop). 4. Republican National Committee (Henry J. Allen, Dir.) NY, Aug 9, 1928. (Asks

him to mail in postcard, indicating whether he would support Hoover for president). 5. Rhoads, Charles James (1872-?), US Indian Commissioner. Phila (n.d.)-Feb 18,

1925. (Thanks Sands for lunch, interesting contacts, encouragement, and suggestions on League of Nations work).

10 16 1. Riggs, E. Francis. Brookland and Washington, (n.d.). 2 items. (Sorry missed

Sands; looked over Paleo's book, found it delightful). 2. Riggs, T. Lawrason. New Haven, CT, June 23, 1930. (Asks for copy of one of

Sands' articles). 3. Rinehart, Mary Roberts, author. Washington, 1929-30(?). 2 items. (Encourages

Sands' writing; praises ms. Undiplomatic Memories). 4. Ritchie, Albert Cabell (1876-1936). Gov. of MD. Annapolis, 1927-32. 4 items.

(Polite acknowledgements). 5. Roach, W.T., Mgr, International Mercantile Marine Lines. Phila, Sept. 8, 1925.

(Understands Sands will try and contact Mr. McCarson or Mr. Clement at the Passenger Office for info).

11 1 1. Roberts, Elizabeth Rogers. Washington, Feb. 11 (n.d.). (Declines dinner

invitation). 2. Roberts, Assoc. Justice Owen Josephus (1875-?) Justice, US Supreme Court.

Washington, May 28, 1932. (Regrets no opening for Sands' son as page at Supreme Court).

3. Robins, Lt. Col. T. Ellis. Salisbury, S. Rhodesia, Aug. 3, 1933. (Regrets Sands'

son Bill could not get leave from his ship to visit Robins family). 4. Rochfort, Cowper F.W. Rochfort Bridge, Alberta, Can. Feb. 26 and March 20,

1921. 2 items (plus 3 additional papers). (Wants to sell 320 acre cattle ranch, complete; asks Sands to try to sell it, for 5% commission; sends listing of stock and equipment, etc).

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5. Rodgers, William L. Letter to (Gen. George P. Scriven, Washington). Washington, May 9, 1931. (Glad to hear Sands make good case for our taking Texas and California; says all nations practice ''right of eminent domain").

6. Rodriguez Serra, Manuel. San Juan, Puerto Rico, Oct 13, 1914 and Dec 20, 1933.

2 items. [In Spanish]. (Says some Americans of Sands' class are needed in Puerto Rico to maintain intelligence between the two countries; greetings and best wishes).

11 2 1. Rogers, Clayton I. Bluefield, WV, July -Aug 1936. 7 items (3 enclosures).

(Concern Sands' interest in promoting old health spa in sulphur spring country, WV). 2. Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, (1882-1945), Gov. of NY, later 32nd Pres. Albany,

NY, Aug 20, 1932. (Very cordial letter, also filed here: copy of Executive Order, June 16, 1933, setting up machinery for NRA).

11 3 1. Root, Elihu, (1845-1937) US Sec. of State. Washington, Dec. 30, 1905. 4 items.

(Sends letter with questionnaire coinage, and industrial consumption of gold and silver in foreign countries, etc; also filed here: autograph of Root, questionnaire itself, and carbon copy of Sands' answers).

2. Roper, Daniel Calhoun (1867-?), US Sec. of Commerce. Washington, March 9

and 13, 1933. 2 items (plus clipping). (Pleased with Sands' suggestion of keeping Roosevelt on the air, since fist talk so successful).

3. Rose Tree Fox Hunting Club. Media, PA, 1923-26. 10 items. (Schedules of

meetings, notice of dinner meeting, bills for dues). 11 4 1. Rosenthal, Adolph M. American Legation, Panama, June 21, 1906. (answers

Sands' request for info re: pearl fisheries in Panama). [in French] 2. Ross, J. Elliot, Priest. Newman Hall, NYC . Iowa State U, Iowa City and

Charlottesville, VA, 1926-36. 10 items. (Letter of May 3, 1926, to Mother Mary Hilda Sands, R.S.C.J., NYC discusses article by Sands in Georgetown College Journal, criticizing Catholic educational institutions for not developing more gentlemanly and charitable attitudes in students. All but on of remaining letters, to Sands; May 17, 1926, discusses Catholicism in MD and elsewhere; much talk of Catholic attitudes toward non-Catholics and v.v.).

3. Rowe, L.S. Director Gen. Of Pan-American Union. 2 items. Washington, May 29,

1915. (Thanks Sands for help in running off the 1915 conf; Sept 11, 1933 says he will help Sands get place on US Delegation).

11 5 1. Russian Banks. 4 items ca. 1921. [1,2] copy of confidential report on Russian

banks, their officials, and addresses of Paris branches; [3] report on the true Soviet Russia--political, financial, economic, its different classes, etc. (2 copies).

2. Ryan, James A. 15th Cavalry, USA. 3 items. Havana, Cuba, and Ft. Sheridan, IL

1908-10. (Thanks Sands for invitation to Mexico; speaks of winding up US provisional administration in Cuba; misses Cuba, but cannot join Sands in Guatemala because he must stay w/regiment for at least 2 years).

3. Ryan, James H., Rector, Catholic U of America. Washington, Sep 28, 1933.

(Thanks Sands for congratulations re: his appointment as Bishop of Madora). 11 6 1. Sabamishi, S[?] Library of Congress, Washington, Aug 17, 1933. (Lists books in

L.C. on Japanese political history).

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2. Sage, Carlton. Sulpician Seminary, Washington, Dec 1937. 2 items. (Speaks of

conversions; discusses religious doctrine on heaven and limbo and their meaning). 3. Saint Elizabeth's Convent, Cornwell Heights, PA (M.M. Katharine) 2 items. June

1927 and Jan 1928. (Thanks Sans for his good will and invites him to visit). 4. Saint Thomas Church, Chester Heights, PA. Receipts for pew rent, June 17, 1923

and Sept 27, 1936. 5. Santayana, Albert H. V.E.F., France, April 17, 1918. (Cordial greetings). 6. Santo Sepilcro (Order of the Holy Sepulcher) Mexico, Nov 1908. (Invitation to

funeral ceremony). 7. [Saquerion, Rubio de?] Sec. of State of Cuba. Havana, July 22, 1915.

(Acknowledges receipt of letter). 8. Sartoris, A. Washington and Paris, Oct 25 and Dec 21, 1910. (Regrets Sands

leaving Guatemala; sends greetings from Paris). 11 7 1. Sass, Herbert Ravenel (1884-?), author. Charleston, SC, 1929-37. 4 items. (Praises

Sands' descriptive talents; thanks Sands for comments on Sass's new book; social chat; discuss democracy in the US in light of European dictatorships).

2. Schermerhorn, S.G. Bocas del Toro, Panama, March 23, 1907. (Greetings). 3. Schiff, E.S. Spanish-American Book Co., NY. March 16, 1908. (re: Book order). 4. Schuyler, Montgomery, (1877-?), diplomat. NY, March 7, 1931. Letter to Hugh

Kelly, co/o McGraw Hill, Inc. (Favorable criticism of Undiplomatic Memories). 5. Schwerin, Countess Freda. Guatemala, 1906-11. 5 items. (Personal

correspondence re: family and friends). 6. Schweinitz, Dorothea de. Wind River Ranch, Estes Park, CO, Sept, 1937. (News

from the Rockies). 7. Scriven, Elizabeth. London, 1937 and (n.p., n.d.) 2 items (1 enclosure). (Calling

card, enclosing Irish Sweepstakes ticket, and post card from summer home). 11 8 1. Seeger, Elsie, sister of Alan Seeger. Poughquag, NY, Feb 2, 1918(?). (Discusses

relationship of Church and State; criticizes educators and social system generally). 2. Seeley, Service & Co., Publishers. London, June 19, 1929. (Re: book order). 3. Segni, C. Renuzzi. Italian Legation (n.p.) July 28, 1908. (Wishes to arrange

meeting). 4. Segrave-Daly, Arthur. Phila, Feb-May, 1925. 3 items. (Greetings; mentions T.F.

Woodlock's possible appointment as Interstate Commerce Commissioner; speaks of enjoyment of books Sands loaned him).

5. Sehlstedt, Albert, monument maker. Baltimore, MD, Jan. 8 and Feb. 24, 1928. 2

items. (Re: inscription on monument of Rosa Sands and erection of it).

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6. Shanton, George, Isthmian Canal Zone Police Dept. Ancon, Panama, Aug. 19, 1908. (News of Isthmian affairs, personnel change in Legation, election of Pres. Obaldìa).

11 9 1. Shaw, G. Howland. Washington, 1928-38(?), (Discusses shared concerns about

Foreign Service Dept). 2. Shehan, Laurence, J. St. Patrick's Rectory, Washington, June 27, 1932.

(Expression of regret about child who died unbaptized, b/c of some remissness of his).

3. Shepherd, J.H. Saltillo, Mexico, Jan 22, 1909. (Discusses Indian Missions work). 4. Sherman, F.H. USS Princeton, Panama, Sept 24, 1905. Speaks of an old steamboat

to be blown up; has bad leg so cannot attend ball). 5. Sherman, Richard. NY, Jan 27, 1931. (Suggests improvements for ms. of first

chapter of projected book by Sands). 6. Shirae, S. of Yamanaka & Co. NY, Dec 5, 1927, and Feb 2, 1928. 2 items. (Re:

appraisal of Japanese painting). 7. Shober, Margaret H. Phila, Dec. 27, 1924. (Thanks Sands for sending her a letter

by G.B. Shaw). 11 10 1. Shuster, George, of the Commonweal. 2 items. NY, May 12 and June 3, 1926.

(Concerns a somewhat controversial letter to the editor from Sands, which will be used; discusses need for truth in Catholic academic education; agrees with Sands that use of Catholic power in behalf of Mexican Catholics would be mistake).

2. Silcox, C.E. NY, Jan 25, 1928 and Feb 19, 1930. 2 items. (Concerns letter of

Sands re: the Fairfield Experiment and other efforts to promote dialogue between Catholic and Protestants; thanks Sands for résumé of conversation w/Archbishop Diaz).

3. Sinclair, Edward, bookbinder. Phila, Aug 9 and Sept 8, 1925. 2 items. (Bill for

bound books; letter about additional ones). 4. Smith, E. Harold. NY, Jan 21, 1937. (Thanks Sands for praise of article in

Commonweal; agrees on need for frankness and self-criticism among Catholic clergy).

5. Smith, Alice R.H. Charleston, SC, Jan 15, 1937. (Thanks Sands for praise of book;

comment on letter from Sands to Sass about forces of Americanism developed over the years and contrasts in modern life).

6. Smith, Sir James Dunlop. London, 1916(?). Visiting card. 7. Snyder, Alban G. American Legation, Bogotá, Oct 20, 1905. (Discusses Panama

affairs, unsettled conditions, protection of citizens; warns Sands against gun-merchant named Cullen).

11 11 1. Social Registry of Virginia. Richmond, April 24, 1937. (Concerns eligibility for

VA Social register). 2. Soderstrom, Ludovic (n.p.) July 28, 1911. (Calling card).

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3. Soraly, Cornelia. NY, Dec 10 and Dec 25, 1930. 2 items. (Re: invitations). 4. South G.W., bookseller, London, 1931. (Offers Sands book on family pedigree). 5. Southern Railway System. Washington, 1927-28. 2 items (2 enclosures). (Concern

Sands' efforts to get Company interested in investing in development of resource in South: arrangements for financing, introductions to possible prospects; studies of coal resources, etc.).

6. Speyer & Co. See Special Correspondence File, Box 14, Folders 6-10. (Sands

worked for Speyer & Co. 1910-11, trying to get openings for investment of Speyer capital in Central and South America).

7. Squiers, Herbert Goldsmith (1859-1911), American Minister to Panama. Panama,

Nov. 8, 1907. (Re: confidential letter of Sands to Mr. Bacon, State Dept). 8. Stadelman, Rt. Rev. William F., Nat'l Dir., Assoc of the Holy Child. Pittsburgh,

PA. Nov. 20, 1926. (Comments on Sands' articles favoring increased dialogue between Catholics and non-Catholics).

11 12 1. State Dept of ____ Div. Of Latin American Affairs. Washington, 1911, 1914, and

1945. 3 items. (Memo for Sands re: Speyer & Co.; acknowledgement of Sands offer to serve Dept; other. See also Speyer & Co., Special Correspondence file.

2. Stephens & Sons, Ltd., London, Eng., July 10, 1916. (Re: Short term insurance for

Sands). 3. Stern, E. Theodore, of Fred F. French Investing Col, NY, Aug-Oct, 1936. 6 items

(10 enclosures). (Re: development of Spa in WV. See also: Rogers, Clayton). 11 13 1. Stoddard, (Theodore) Lothrop (1883-?), author. Washington, June 2 and Oct 24,

1936. (Thanks for good book review; hopes to meet). 2. Stokes, Anson Phelps. Washington Cathedral, Washington, DC, 1928-38. 2 items.

(Carbon copy of letter to Mr. James Riddleberger, acknowledging introduction from Sands; 1938 discusses Charlotte Hal School).

3. Stone & Webster, Inc. NY, 1924-32. 6 items. (Give info on California Fruit

Growers' Exchange; relays word of tentative interest of Mr. Stone, in southern investments--offset by another letter from a Stanley Ford; polite brush-off of Sands' pension plan idea).

11 14 1. Stone, Fidelis, CP. St. Michael's Passionist Monastery, West Hoboken, NJ, March

3 and 9, 1906. 2 items. (Agrees to Sands' request to send priest to Panama). 2. Stone, Harlan (Fiske) (1872-?), jurist, Assoc. Justice (later Chief Justice) US

Supreme Court. 2 items. May 18 and 20, 1933. (Concerns the Parker Endowment at Columbia U. for training career diplomats).

3. Stopford, Robert J. London, Dec. 12, 1933, and Jan 21, 1934. 2 items. (Introduces

a friend; discusses Sands' sons' activities; says American people are more flexible in meeting change than Europeans because roots are not so deep).

4. Strachey, J. St. Loe, ed., the Spectator. London, 1916-23. (invites to tea; tries to

get Sands to subscribe to paper).

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5. Streeter, Thomas Winthrop (1883-?). NY, July 3, 1925 and May 7, 1934. 2 items.

(Acknowledges letter; business with Reuben Clark). 11 15 1. Strittmatter, Anselm, O.S.B. St. Anselm's Priory, Brookland, DC, Jan 8 and Mar

19, 1936. 2 items. (Thanks Sands for Christmas offering; promises to pray for him). 2. Stuart, Janet, O.S.H. Convent of the Sacred Heart, Roehampton, England. Sept.

17, 1905(?). (Return of Rosa Sands to the world). 3. [Subit?] Nuri. Turkish Legation, Washington, Oct 23, 1931. (Thanks for

suggestions about his work). 4. Sulzer, William (1863-1941), US Rep from NY. Sept 27-Oct 4, 1909. 4 items (1

enclosure). (Letter from Sulzer to Sands, NY, Sept 27 introducing Antonio Frias, Cuban patriot; also filed here: carbon copies of 3 letters, Sulzer to John Barrett and v.v., re: introduction from Barrett for Frias, plus copy of enclosure from Sulzer, Oct 4 giving details about Frias).

11 16 1. Sands, Appie H. (Mrs. Robert A.) Mobile, AL, Oct 14, 1928. letter to mother Mm

Hilda Sands (Aunt of WFS) (Not very close relative, asking if a Sands family descendant id eligible for D.A.R.; condolences on death of Francis Sands).

2. Sands, Rear Adm. Benjamin Franklin (Grandfather of WFS). Letter to his brother

Hal. US Naval Observatory, Washington, Nov. 8, 1869. (Speaks of Marriage of son, James Hoban Sands, later also rear Adm).

3. Sands, Clara Meigs, Sister of WFS. Convent of the Sacred Heart, Detroit, Albany,

Washington, and MY, 1916-25. 5 items. (First letter girlish chat; second letter tells of starting convent school in Washington; discusses needs as they appear; tells of reading article of Sands' to enthusiastic Mother Superior).

4. Sands, Edith [Keating], wife of WFS. Letter to Mother in law. American legation,

Guatemala, Sept 16, 1910. (Says she and Sands are coming home on leave). 5. Sands, Frances Sister M. Loyola, cousin). Monastery of Mt. De Sales, 1925. (Card

to family, to say Aunt Rosa is better). 6. Sands, James, son of WFS. 4 items, 1931-38. Washington, Canadian Pacific

Railway, and Hoderness, NH. (Includes his school report from the Fifth Form of the Landon School, Washington, April 30, 1931).

11 17 1. Sands, Rear Adm. James Hoban (1845-1911), father of WFS. Flagship Texas,

Wood's Hole, MA, Sept 9, 1904. (Concerns family genealogy). 2. Sands, Mary Elizabeth [Meade], mother of WFS. 3 items. To Edith (n.p.) Aug 17,

1915 and to WFS, Washington, Oct 15 and Nov 9, 1915. (Family news, religious talk).

3. Sands, John Keating, Son of WFS. 2 items. School/grade reports, Landon School,

Washington, Apr 30, 1931, and Newman School, Lakewood, NJ, June 9, 1936. 4. Sands, Marian M., sister of WFS. Pan-American Financial Conf., 1915.

Washington, Sept 18, 1915. (Tells how Sands family came to know Adm. Mark Kerr; mentions erratic behavior of Hal toward a girl named Stella, etc).

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5. Sands, Robert, son of WFS. Certificate of membership, American Forestry Association. Washington, Nov 18, 1924.

11 18 1. Sands, Rosa,(Sister M. Hilda, aunt of WFS). Monastery of Mt. De Sales,

Catonsville, MD. 7 items, 1916-25. (Loving letters to William, Rosa, and Jim; souvenir leaflet of her Golden Jubilee, Feb 2, 1925).

2. Sands, Rosa (later Harris). 5 items. Washington, 1923-37. (Describes Clara Sands'

convent school in Washington; says tuition too high; doubts people will pay it; letter to nephew Jim, May 19, 1924 says the school is going to be large and take older boys; Aug 17 to Jim, talks of taking him on a 'spree'). [Note: Rosa entered convent in England, but came out again. See Janet Stuart].

3. Sands, William Franklin, son of WFS. 2 items. July 1933 (Cable and letter from

ship, City of New York, describing voyage in Merchant Marine). 11 19 1. Taft, William Howard (1857-1930), Sec of War and US Pres. 6 items, 1905-15.

(Sands' various diplomatic appointments, letters of acknowledgement, letter giving Taft's reasons for supporting Woodrow Wilson's European policy).

2. Talbot, Francis X, S.J., ed. America. 3 items, (2 enclosures). Washington, Aug,

1936. (Returns Sands' article on Catholic Education and letter of rejection from Burke Walsh, ed. of N.C.W.C. Annual Supplement; neither want to publish it b/c it's too controversial).

3. Tarnava, Constantino de (Agent in charge of Prince Albert Radziwill's properties

in Mexico) 3 items. (Telegram, Laredo, TX, Jan 22, 1918; letter, Monterey, Mexico, Feb 4, 1918; envelop bearing de Tarnava's Laredo address. All re: correspondence with Princess Radziwill).

11 20 1. Thomas, Elizabeth Gratz. Maryville College, St. Louis, MO ca 1930-35. 3 items.

(Graduate student, mentions Sands' idea that American development has been conditioned by European politics).

2. Thomson, Frank Graham (PA Republican). Phila, May 23, 1935. (Discusses right

way to reorganize Republican Party; wants to run a liberal, like Owen Roberts). 3. Thomson, Walter S. (of McFadden's Cotton Merchants, for whom Sands worked

during WWI) 2 items. Phila, Jun 23, 1927 and July 11, 1930. (Sends Sands intro to Robert P. Hooper, cotton merchant; 1930 letter tells of Russian progress in producing own cotton).

4. Thompson, David E. (1854-?). American Embassy, Mexico, July 9, 1909. (Wishes

Sands well in Guatemala). 5. Thorning, Joseph F., Chrmn. Dept. of Soc. Science, Mt. St. Mary's College.

Emmitsburg, MD, Apr 20, 1938. (Praises Sands' letter on MD history in the Post; discusses plight of Leftists in Spain; says he is going to visit Gen. Franco).

6. Thornton, Richard H., of Henry Holt & Co., Publishers. NY, Feb 16, 1927.

(Approves Sands' idea of book on Catholics in present-day America; wants ms. by summer).

7. Tinsley, Richard Parran (1867-1936). NY, June 5, 1925. (Gives background on

Willis H. Booth; offers to help Sands in approaching him re: business deal).

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8. Tobin, E.J., Hibernian Bank, San Francisco. Pebble Beach, Monterey Co., CA, July 8, 1928. (Concerns possible development of Belmont School by Benedictines; would like to have his son study under them. See also: Sands Cantwell report #115, May 15, 1929 & Hamen #278).

12 1 1. Townsend, M.G. NY, Sept 7 and 27 (n.d.) (Concerns rental of summer cottage at

Pointe a Pic, Charlevoix Co., P.Q.). 2. Trappes- Lomax, Thomas, Maida Barracks, Aldershot, England. Sept 26, 1925.

Letter to Mrs. Cave; would like to meet Sands). 3. Travelers Insurance Co. NY, 1934-35. 4 items. (Concern salvaging and

consolidating of Sands' insurance policies). 4. Treasury Dept. Washington, Oct 23, 1915. (Acknowledges article sent in by

Sands. Re: international shipping). 5. Trigg, Ernest T., Pres, John Lucas & Co., Manufacturers. Phila, Feb 17, 1925. 2

items. (Letter to Sands, from Trigg's sec, regretting his absence; will see later). 6. Tristram, Henry. 2 items. Oratory, Edgbaston, Birmingham, England and Oratory

School, Caversham, Reading, England. Aug 21 and Oct 22, 1935. (Discusses projected bibliography of cardinal Newman).

12 2 1. Trollpope, Rt. Rev. Mark Napier, Bishop of Korea. NY, Feb 25, 1921. (Thanks

Sands for phone call; regrets they did not connect). 2. Twaites, Fr. Thomas. Office of the Archbishop of Mexico, Jan 10, 1939.

(Discusses Catholicism in Mexico and US). 3. Ulen, Henry C., Pres., Ulen & Co. NY, Apr 27, 1925. (Acknowledges Sands' letter

of Mar 25, re: Constantine Hejmowski of Poland; will have their man in Warsaw contact him but cannot handle grain elevator project). [See Hejmowski]

4. Union Interallièe (Paris) 2 items. Membership card for Sands, 1923. (Notice from

Gen. Sec. Aug 1, 1925, that members may now use the Golf Club Inn Compiègne). 5. Universal Knowledge Foundation. NY, May 12, 1925. (Asks Sands to write article

for new encyclopedia, on Samoa). 6. Valdes Blanco, Rogelia J.V. de 2 items. Guatemala, Jan 23 and Mar 20, 1908. [In

Spanish] (Asks help finding out if she will be able to collect on a debt; thanks him, after getting favorable word).

7. Valencia, Gukllermo. 2 items. Hotel Central, Panama, June 15 and 16 (n.d.)[In

Spanish]. (Regrets he cannot visit hospital with Sands b/c of previous engagement; thanks Sands for his many attentions while V. was in Panama; wishes success).

12 3 1. Vollbehr, A.F. rare book dealer. Washington, May 5, 1931. (Concerns sale of

Vollbehr's book collection--bought cheaply in Germany during inflation--to US Library of Congress; sale accomplished for $1,000,000).

2. Vauclain, Samuel Matthews (1856-1940). Phila, Aug 27, 1930. (Letter to Jacques

L. Vauclain, Eagles Mere, PA encloses clipping for Sands about arrival of 1st Polish merchant ship in US; Phila Ledger, Aug 26, 1930).

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3. Vaughan, Bernard, ed. the Catholic Bulletin. St. Paul, MN, Mar 11, 1927. (Returns Sands' article; says his readers are not up to it; better for publication of wider scope and general circulation).

4. Venezuela: National Bank. Printed copy of the contract for the Organization Bank

of Venezuela (1908?). 5. Venezuela: National Debt. Printed copy of the contract for…Settlement and

Adjustment of the National Debt. July 1, 1909. 6. Vergara, Gonzaol. Santiago, Aug 17, 1915. [In Spanish] (re: 1915 Pan-American

Conference and US relations with Latin America). 7. Vieban, A. Sulpician Seminary, Catholic U, Washington, Mar-Nov, 1937. 3 items.

(Mar 1, [in French] tells Sands Seminary looks forward to his visit and talk; Mar 17 thanks, etc; Nov condoles on death of Rosa Sands).

8. Villanova, Comtesse Rogeri di (n.p.) ca. 1930. (Looks forward to seeing him) 9. Volk, Rev. Paul Joseph, Pastor of Colòn. Colòn, July 27, 1905. (Invitation to

laying of corner stone of new Immaculate Conception Church, on Aug 6). 12 4 1. War Dept. Washington, 1928. (Acknowledges letter from Sands). 2. Wadsworth, Martha. Ashantee, NY, Jan 10, 1930. (Cordial greeting; anticipates

meeting). 3. Waldron, John. Washington, Nov 1937. (Sympathy on death of Sands' sister

Rosa). 4. Walker, Helen. The Commonweal, NY, May 28, 1926. (Thanks for poem). 5. Walsh, Fr. Augustine, O.S.B. of the Placidian, Journal of the Benedictine

Foundation. St. Anselm's Priory, Brookland, Washington DC, Oct 3, 1929. 1 item (4 enclosures). (Discusses finances of publishing book; encloses blurb for Benedictine Historical Monographs, blurb for proposed book of correspondence between US Sec of State and US Rep at the Holy See, plus subscription blank and envelope).

6. Walsh, David (Ignatius) (1872-?), US Sen from MA, Chrmn House Comm on

Naval Affairs. Washington, Mar 4, 1938. 1 item (1 enclosure). (Sends Sands letter from Claude S. Swanson, Sec of the Navy, explaining why Navy cannot grant Sands' request that bell and nameplate from USS Sands be given to him and his sons when ship is scrapped) [See also Audane].

12 5 1. Walsh, Edmund Aloysius (1885-?), S.J. Regent, School of Foreign Service,

Georgetown U, Washington. 5 items, 1926-29. (Proposes Sands teach introductory course, "The History of International Relations;" letter 1929 informs Sands of financial problems and resultant cutbacks; appeal to teachers in school's financial troubles and reorganization; compensates Sands for loss incurred).

2. Walsh, Emmet Michel, Bishop of Charleston, SC. Sept. 24, 1932. (Concerns a

candidate for the priesthood in whom both are interested). 3. Walsh, J.A., Catholic Foreign Mission Soc. Of America. Maryknoll, NY, 1923-34.

6 items. (Thanks for invitation and info which will be filed in Maryknoll's Korean archives; says Missions will be extended into Manchuria; Easter greeting; other).

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4. Walsh, J.C. NY, July 20, 1932. (Speaks of mutual acquaintances and their family

histories, literary matters, etc.). 12 6 1. War Dept., Office of Quartermaster Supply Officer. Washington, Aug 13, 1926.

(Re: repairs to grave of Rear Adm. James H. Sands, in Arlington Cemetery). 2. War Trade Intelligence Dept. (British) London, Sept. 9, 1916. (Informs Sands that

business transactions by Mr. Haskell for McFadden & Co., cotton merchants, in neutral European countries will be kept under observation by British Gov't). (Sands employed by McFadden's at this time, to expedite European business).

3. Ward, H.E., banker. NY, Feb 8, 1923. Copy of letter to Thomas F. Woodlock, re:

Sands; expresses willingness to help). 4. Warren, George A., Sec to Gen. Greely. War Dept, Washington, Apr 14, 1905.

(Acknowledges letter to General). 5. Weberschaer, J. (Paris?, n.d.). [In French]. (Anticipates meeting with Mr. And

Mrs. Sands). 6. Wedger, Walter L. Belmont, MA, Aug 6, 1926. (Speaks of happy vacation shared

with Sands family). 7. Weeks, John w., US Sec. of War. Washington, Feb 5, 1923. (Re: Sands'

application for Governorship of Porto Rico). 8. Weil Mathilde, The Writer's Workshop, Inc. NY, June 11, 1924. (Recommends

and details changes in ms. of Adventures in Diplomacy). 9. Welles, Sumner (1892-?), Under Sec of State. Washington, Nov 15 and 20, 1937.

2 items. (Carbon copy of Sands' letter offering diplomatic services re: Japan; reply: will contact if needed).

12 7 1. Wells, J.H., MD. The Caroline A. Ladd Hospital, Pyengyang, Korea, May 1916.

(Tells of surgical practice, use of local anesthesia for major surgery, etc; gives news of family).

2. Wells, Margaret. Amer. Internat'l Corp., NY, Feb-Sept 1925. 4 items (1

enclosure). (Supplies info on merchants, bankers, et al, with whom Sands wants to deal).

3. Wells, John Walter, Lawyer. Coudersport, PA, Jan 16, 1933. 1 ms, 1 typed copy

of letter. (Gives detailed info on lands and mineral rights in the Wm. V. Keating estate).

4. Wetherill, Samuel P., Jr. Phila, March 3 and 7, 1924. (Declines to invest in

production of product Sands is pushing). 5. Weyl, Walter Edward, economist. Progressive National comm., NY, Sept and

Nov, 1912. 2 items. (Solicits help in formulating and establishing support for Progressive Party platform; thanks Sands for statement of his position).

12 8 1. Whaley, P.H., of Whaley-Eaton (Information) Service. Washington, Jan 1922 -

June 1927. 14 items. (Service provides info on political, social, and business affairs which may be useful to subscribers, often on an international level).

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12 9 1. White, Francis, Foreign Bondholders Protective Council, Inc. NY, Nov 17, 1936.

(Cannot give info re: firm Sands asked about). 2. White, John Campbell (1884-?), Counselor. US Embassy, Buenos Aires, April 23,

1931. (Praises Sands' review of White's father's biography, in Commonweal). 3. White, Stewart Edward, (1873-?), author. Burlingame, CA, Feb 23, 1932 and Jan

4, 1933. 2 items. (Thanks for comments on book Long Rifle and for good review). 4. Whitehead, Jan Byrd. Woodstock, NY, May 28, 1933. (Confesses on old grudge

against Sands). 5. Whiting, F.J., of Stone & Webster, Inc. Boston, MA, 1920-22. 6 items.

(Congratulates Sands on article on Russia, published in Stone & Webster Journal, Nov 1920; solicits and publishes more; asks Sands to do article on the aims and achievements of the Genoa Conference, shortly to be held).

12 11 1. Willcox, James M (1861-1935), Cousin of Sands. Phila, 1915 and Oct 25, 1926. 2

items. (Letter of encouragement on Sands' departure for England 1915; thanks for help in financial conference, 1926).

2. Williams, Michael (1877-?), author, ed. the Commonweal. NY, July 28, 1928.

(Refers to mention, in ACHS Records, of published diary of B.F. Sands, From Reefer to Rear Admiral; asks to borrow book).

3. Wilson, Hugh Robert (1885-?), diplomat. US Embassy, Paris, Aug 4, 1937.

(Returning to Washington, to State Dept; speaks of Sands' ministry in Guatemala). 4. Wilson, Huntington, Dept of State. Washington, 1910-11. 7 items. (Concern

Sands' health and continued career in Dip. Service; tries to prevent Sands' resignation).

5. Winthrop, Beekman, (1874-1940), banker. NY, Feb 26, 1923. (Speaks of

development of American Investigation Corp, offers Sands introduction to some of the directors, including FDR).

12 12 1. Wood, Thomas N. NY, Jan 12, 1906. (Just back from Panama; gives gossip and

news of the service and mutual friends, and health). 2. Woodlock, Thomas F, prominent Catholic Speaker, writer, ed. of Wall Street

Journal Business, business man, etc. 57 items, 1908-38. (30 years of personal and intellectual discussions).

12 13 1. Wright, J.B., diplomat. 6 items. Rio de Janeiro, Washington, Budapest, 1923-30.

(1926 Discusses personal matters, question of secrecy in diplomacy, role of Russia in the Sesquicentennial Exhibition; 1928 purposes of US Gov't in recognizing Kerensky gov't in Russia, mentions death of Basil Miles; 1930 praises Sands' tribute to Miles, in Foreign Service Journal).

2. Wyatt, Euphemia van Revsselaer. NY, (n.d.). (Speaks of daughter's (?) wedding). 3. Xavier, Fr. Obisop de Panama, Oct 18, 1905. (Introduces Fr. G. Laridan, French

priest in charge of parishes on the RR line).

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4. Yale University Press (Eugene A. Davidson). New Haven, CT, May-Nov 1933. 3 items. (Concern publication of a book).

12 14 1. Yarnall, Charlton. Northeast Harbor, ME, July 19, 1928(?). (Thanks for letter,

says office can send him copy of book requested since it's out of print). 2. Yee Chunk Ok, son of Korean Gen. Yee Hak Kiun. Shanghai, Jan 1, 1916.

(Greetings for New Year; remembers Sands when Yee was baby). 3. Young, Geoffrey Winthrop (Part of Young Family in England). Washington, (n.d.)

(hopes to see Sands). 4. Young E. Hilton. London, 1916-25. 5 items. (Enjoyed meeting Sands in Phila, and

finding parents are remembered there; says his brother Winthrop [above] will be coming over in the autumn and hopes he can meet Sands).

5. Young, Sir George, Bart. (Father of Youngs above). Cookham, Berks., Jan 22,

1923. Letters to both Mr. & Mrs. Sands. (Speaks of wife's last illness and death; tells what 3 sons are doing).

6. Young, George, N.V.O., son of Sir George. 3 items. Cookham, Berks., March 8,

1923, campaign leaflet, (tells of him and family) and Williams College, Williamstown, MA, Feb 18, 1930. (Tells of lecturing in Political Science).

12 15 1. Young, Helen (Ilbert), wife of George, Jr. 15 items (2 enclosures). 1916-37.

(Family chatter; sends children's thank you notes for presents). 2. Young, Joan, daughter of Helen and George. Cookham, Berks. (1933?). (Sorry

Sands can't get to her wedding; looking forward to meeting his son). 3. Young, Owen D. (1874-?), chairman of board of General Electric Co. NY, March

8, 1923. (Answers query from Sands about "Investigation Corporation;" says not yet enough developed to be taken seriously).

4. Zimmerman, John E., VP Day & Zimmerman, engineers. Phila, Jan 22, 1926. (Re:

dim possibility of job for Sands). 5. Zurcher, Fr. George, Pastor St. Vincent's Church. North Evans, NY, Jan 20, 1927.

(Praises Sands for warning the Catholic Body in America against using political parties and the Church organization to dominate American opinion).

SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE 13 1 1. Calahan correspondence. 17 items, 1926-37. (Letters concerning labor strife in

US, some written by P.H. Callahan, some by others, including WFS. All copies, except letter to Sands from Frank Murphy, Gov. of MI, Lansing, June 25, 1937).

13 2 1. Marshall, Charles. Correspondence with WFS. 25 items, 1926-34. (Concerns

Catholicism vs. Protestantism; includes carbon copy of article by Sands, contrasting Dr. Evans [head of KKK] and Charles Marshall, both of whom are against candidacy of Al Smith, as Catholic, for Pres. of US).

13 3-9 1. Newman School, Correspondence, Sept 1934-June 1936. 87 items. 13 3 1. Jan-Oct 1934. (Character of school; annual report; Sands taking over as principal

of School)

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13 4 1. Nov 1934-March 1935 (More congratulations; financial hardships on private

schools; recommendations for students). 13 5 1. April-July 1935 (Food finances; student lists; Report on the Newman School (by

WFS); annual report; report from students condemning a Mr. Prum Edgar and Miss Grace).

13 6 1. July-Oct 1935 (Sands requesting 'absolute free hand' to save or develop school;

notes on faculty; list of students; letter from Sands (?) talking of work needed in school and blows to his reputation; Resume of Reginald Jebb).

13 7 1. Oct 1935-Feb 1936 (letter stating 'management' of school is real problem; letter

wishing for removal of Mr. Prum; memo to Bishop Kiley who was patron of school to 'fully inform' him; letter from Sands refers to another school in which someone trying to clean it up was found shot; other intrigue at the school regarding its cleanup).

13 8 1. Feb-April 1936 (Sands' letter of withdrawal from the head position; school's hiring

of administration and 'cleaning' of the top). 13 9 1. April-June 1936 (Report of meeting; estimated financial costs for one year;

student list) 14 1-5 1. Pilgrims of St. Mary's, Society of Correspondence. 70 items, 1940-41. (Sands was

President of Board of Trustees of Society). 1 1. 3 drafts of "Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws." 2. Corporate records of The Pilgrims of St. Mary's. 3. By-Laws, Marlboro Chapter, October 1938. 2 1. 13 Letters, dealing with Presidential, board, and membership affairs, mostly

administration and some historical discussion, especially with the Marlboro Chapter. (January 22 - July 15, 1940).

3 1. 12 Letters and 1 packet of lists. The letters deal with administration, board

membership, property claims, and historical societies. (August 5 - September 10, 1940). The lists enumerate membership of chapter boards.

4 1. 17 letters and notes, and 2 copies of the minutes of the Annual Meeting of St.

Mary's (April 26th, 1941[?]). Letters deal with different chapter affairs, board administration and The Filson Club Quarterly subscription. (Feb 25 - April 24, 1941).

5 1. 12 letters and 2 drafts of the Agenda of Board of Trustees for May 16th, 1941.

Letters deal mostly with board affairs (May 1 - June 10, 1941). 14 6-10 1. Speyer & Co., of NY, Frankfort, and London. 42 items (3 enclosures) 1910-14. 6 1. Copy of Contract of Loan with Senor Ernesto Franco on behalf of Speyer & Co.

and the Government of Ecuador ($1,500,000 in US gold to the Ecuadorian Government, due on January 3rd, 1912).

7 1. 3 copies of the corrected draft of the loan contract [2 in Spanish].

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8 1. 11 items of correspondence (July 7, 1911 to Jan 8, 1912). Monetary matters of the

loan, and diplomatic matters dealing with the safety of US citizens in Ecuador. 9 1. 12 items of correspondence (Jan 3 to 26, 1912). Further monetary matters, request

(and denial) of second loan, and military unrest in Ecuador. 10 1. 16 items of correspondence (Feb 6, 1912 - Jan 28, 1914). Monetary and

diplomatic matters. 14 11-13 1. Notes and Lectures for course in Diplomacy, taught at Georgetown U School of

Foreign Service, 19 items, 1926-37. 14 14 1. American Foreign Policy (ca. 1907), 3 items. 15 1. Rough Drafts, American Foreign Policy (Korea), 9 items. 16 1. Rough Drafts, American Foreign Policy (Japan), 11 items. 15 1-3 1. Personal observations on Korea and publication submissions, 3 items. (ca. 1904). 4 1. Personal observations of Japanese intrigue in the Far East, 10 items (1894-Feb

1906) 5-6 1. Personal observations on Japanese/American relations and foreign affairs (July 5,

1906 - 1945). 7-14 1. Various manuscripts and rough drafts on various topics: Church organization and

administration, Panama and the canal, historical inaccuracies of MD Catholics, American Empire, etc.

16 1-10 1. Correspondence dealing with his book Our Jungle Diplomacy. 106 items, 1942-

1945. 16 11-16 1. Rough Drafts of Our Jungle Diplomacy, Part I (Pandora in Panama), Chapters 1-6,

9-13, 25-28. 17 1 1. Misc: Presidential message to conference on economic conditions of south; House

expense ledger (1906); sketch of Line Punce & Guayama RR (1913); American Express Security newsletter (1921); Annual report of CA Fruit exchange (1921); prospectus of American & Continental corp (1928).

2 1. Misc: Sands' family pictures, cards, etc; vacation data, horse show/sales. 3 1. Misc: educational data; congress, schools, etc. 4 1. Misc: religious items on schools, pamphlets, etc. 5 1. Misc. general and political items. 6-8 1. Misc: articles written by others, Sands' notes, 43 pages. 9 1. Misc: evolution of Prince George's County in MD; memo on

relations/rights/duties/privileges of US Diplomatic re: Republic of Panama; need for currency system for Panama in construction of Tire Canal (ca. 1904); list of Gov't

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officials for Panama; immigration in Panama [Spanish]; Panama battle for freedom [Spanish].

10 1. Misc. foreign topics: England's attitudes toward slavery and state of TX (copy of

1843); JC Calhoun (Sec of State) reply (copy of 1844) [interesting comparison of US Stand on Human rights in 1844 vs. 2004]; copy of article by Adm. Kerr (1927); country life in Bolshevik Russia (1921); murder of Pre. Barbios (1908); copy of "Pacific Affairs" review of Undiplomatic Memories; history of invasions of Nicaragua and Honduras by British and Zambus (natives of Mosquitans) (ca. 1889); annotations on history/geography of Costa Rica and Duchy of Veraguas (1893); copy of trade agreement w/a republic (Panama?); Quarterly Review of Business between US and Foreign countries (1921); qualifications of position of Commercial Attaché.

11 1. Misc. religious topics: dinner speech by Bishop Donahue; the moral right to a 'sit

down' strike (1937); the Oxford Movement-the Present position of Anglicism (2 copies); Quotations from Chesterton's 'Chaucer'; Charles Carroll (ca. 1928); article from "Thought" comparing the US Constitution with St. Thomas Aquinas.

18 1-17 1. Newspaper Clippings; various topics and languages, ca. 1909-1945. Some of note:

'Secret Documents' printed in Russian Newspapers. 19 1-3 1. Rough Draft of book American Diplomacy within the British Empire; Introduction

and Chapters 1-7. 19 4-7 1. Rough Draft of Book Diplomacy by Complex; Chapters 1-9 and revision of

Chapter 3. 20 1. 2 items: copy of WFS's Our Jungle Diplomacy and Undiplomatic Memories.