Letter from Harold R. Clarkson to James Sullivan Clarkson
Harold Clarkson, an employee at the U.S. foreign ministry in Montevideo, Uruguay, writes to his father to disavow any negative reports about General Edward C. O’Brien, the new foreign minister to Uruguay. Clarkson describes O’Brien’s obstacles coming in (negative attitudes towards the Spanish American War, the previous minister’s deficiencies), and his successful efforts to create a welcoming environment. Clarkson also discusses O’Brien’s work to facilitate Secretary Root’s upcoming peaceful visit to Uruguay, soon after he had promoted peace and understanding at the third annual Pan-American conference in Rio De Janeiro. Included is a confidential admission that the government of Uruguay passed off official housing arrangements for Root to the U.S. foreign ministry, which Clarkson speculates has to do with cost savings.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-07-12