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Upper Silesia

Bief history of Silesia, geographical considerations, industry, the Paris Decision, population. He also tells some of his personal experiences in the region.

GLC02766.063

Upper Silesia Plebiscite Area

Shows area of developed mineral resources, including coal bearing area. Also includes railways and district boundaries. Red line for final British proposal, Blue for French, and Green for League of Nations lines. Written in Upper Silesia, located...

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Upper-Silesian Plebiscite-Area

Final Results of the Plebiscite shown by districts.

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to Guy Fenton

He is glad to hear from a former prisoner. He wonders when the unrest will stop. Many soldiers have been gassed during the war and were sent there to recover. Now they are trying to find them work.

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[Silesia]

A brief history of Silesia and the conflict and the voting results. Includes diagram.

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[Berlin] [German]

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Results of the Plebiscite [French]

Includes population, total number of votes, percentage of votes of the population, etc.

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Appreciation of the Upper Silesian Situation

The demographics of Silesia are discussed, followed by the political parties in Silesia. Propaganda from Poland and Germany are discussed as well as the raw materials produced in the region. Different solutions are suggested as to the Silesian...

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[The Poland Problem]

This manuscipt talks about what can be done at this late date with Poland as it is probably too late for military intervention. The threat of Russia working with Germany is also discussed.

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Dispositions concernant la remise par la Commission Interalliee de Gouvernement et de Plebisicite de Haute-Silesie [French]

Concerning the territories attributed to Germany and Poland as a result of the Treaty of Versailles. Includes public services, jurisdiction, postal service, telegraph services, and raw materials.

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to Guy Fenton

He hopes Fenton is well and says he is having dinner with the dear English soldier boys who were gassed during the war.

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Zwei Jahrtausende Oberschlesien [German]

History of German Colonization of Silesia.

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to Captain [German]

Mentions Russia.

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Karte des Abstimmungsergebnisses in Oberschlesien

One map in German dated March 20, 1921.

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Appointment to Serve on Foreign Office Commission

Details salary, duties and locations.

GLC02766.001

English Translation of the Report on Transitional Measures of an Economic Measure

Outlines the provisions designed to ensure continuity in the economic life of Upper Silesia including railways, monetary system, coal products, social insurance, etc.

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The Upper Silesian Situation, as Affected by the Russian Advance and the Spaa Conclusions

This manuscipt talks about the relationship between Germany and Russia.

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Les Inhabitants de Haute-Silesie...[French]

Mentions the Treaty of Versailles.

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Comission Interalliee De Gouvernement Et De Plebiscite De Haute-Silesie [French]

The results of the plebiscite vote, analysis of the three zones and their industries.

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Expose du Representant de la France sur L'etablissement de la Frontiere de l'Allemagne en Haute-Silesie [French]

Analysis of land allocated to Germany and Poland in Upper Silesia.

GLC02766.051

Meine Liber Werter Freund Wiktor! [German]

Includes 3 copies. Mentions German Russian relationship.

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Notes

Looks like notes on what to include in a larger work about the Poles. Includes diagram of organization of commission.

GLC02766.062

Le Mie Prigoni [German] , The Ideal Poland, The Epitaph and Appel a La France [French]

Ideal Poem written for the Princess Maria-Sorgueevan Troubetskoy. A Fullness of Unspent Passion/And Passing the Love of a a Woman/A A Glory on Faces Ashen/A Pain Which is Scarcely Human.

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Studio portrait of Woodrow Wilson by Harris & Ewing

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to my dear mother

He writes the president has approved all his plans and he will soon meet with the cabinet. He has absolute confidence now.

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to my dear mother

He is tired but happy because he has accomplished so much by working with the president.

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to Mrs. M B Dawes

He ordered 5 copies of his book for his mother.

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to Henry

He tells his brother everything is going well. Junior Ames has done some really good work for them, making it probable that he will have him detatiled there.

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to Rufus

He tells his brother that a letter he received from a William is enclosed here (not in collection). He has gone into the best corps.

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to my dear mother

He describes his trip to the Belgian Front. He met with the French minister of finance during an air raid. They enjoyed a wonderful evening. Belgium is a small country but they are standing up to Germany none the less. He got to visit the trenches...

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to my dear mother

He regrets that he cannot write her often and when he does write it is not a proper letter. There are 150,000 men and even more coming. Every day there seems to be a new crisis and he has to meet with the French Army. He needs all his strength to...

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to Charles Dawes

He is a little upset that his report of activities was addressed to General Harbord personally instead of to the commanding general. They need to see the documents and they will not see them in a timely manner if they are addressed in this way.

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to my dear mother

He recently got a promotion but feels embarrassed because it is a higher grade than a friend of his. He is anxious to see her and is having a book specially bound for her.

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to my dear mother

He will go to England on Wednesday and he is trying to get work done so he can leave early in July. He had dinner with Gen. Payut last night.

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Speech endorsing Gov. Frank O. Lowden for president

He focuses on the high cost of living and the business of running the government which he feels the Governor of Illinois is the best candidate for.

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to my dear mother

He and General Pershing will visit her this summer. He was able to keep the original William Dawes Jr. photograph, worth about $1500.

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to my dear mother

He invites her to visit him as he is unable to go to Marietta. General Pershing will not be able to visit her either.

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to my dear mother

He hopes she can visit in October. he knows she would like his foreign friends. He was appointed to a conference but he declined the appointment.

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to Uncle Charley (Charles Dawes)

His nephew is considering his options in the army. He would like to go into something exciting like flying or artillery. He is trying to get to Paris to see his uncle.

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From General Headquarters: Secretary of the Treasury has requested Congress to enact law proving for organisation of 500,000,000...

McCain requests Charles Dawes appointment for directorship of the War Finance Corporation.

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Recommendation for Col. Dawes from General Pershing

He writes that Col. Dawes has rare business qualifications which enable him to carry out the duties of the position better than anyone else.

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to General Dawes

He informs him that by order 3127, the French commander in chief cited him in the orders of the army; "By his breadth of spirit and his constant effort to put in common the resources of the two armies..."

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to General Charles G. Dawes

The author writes that if it is true Dawes uses a lot of curse words, he is sure there is nothing malicious about it. But he recommends saying a prayer as reparation as the Holy Name Society does.

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to my dear mother

He has great respect for the president. His wife wife and children will be coming to visit soon. He does not want to have to stay longer than next June.

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to my dear mother

The publishers sent him the first copy of his book. He is very pleased with it and will send her one as well.

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to my dear caro

He explains that he does not have much time for writing as he has too many responsibilities. He describes how he runs the boat drill and the raft detail.

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to Rufe

He tells his brother he gets new responsibilities every day, but he likes this. It means they like his work. The French army has been very cooperative.

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to my dear mother

He received the socks she knitted for him. He will go to the Belgian front tomorrow. He heard from William and he had a cable from the War Dept. through General Pershing.

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to my dear mother

He showed a letter she wrote to General Pershing. He too has a pious mother. One day General Pershing will visit her.

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to my dear mother

He received the photos of her. He has enclosed a letter from Mrs. Chalmers and a letter from the Chief of Staff, Services of Supply. He knows his mother is disappointed that he refused to have his picture taken in the Saturday Evening Post.

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