A Pair Of Letters By Influential American Diplomat Wilbur Carr; One Mentions A Special Cipher Code

WILBUR J. CARR (1870-1942). Carr was an influential American diplomat best remembered for reorganizing and improving the U.S. system of diplomatic appointments.a)TLS. 1pg. March 29, 1917. Washington. A typed letter signed Wilbur J. Carr as Director of the Consular Service. On State Department letterhead, Carr wrote to a diplomat named Arthur McLean, who had recently been appointed American Consul to the Dominican Republic. Sir: You have been appointed as Consul at Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, and you should proceed there as soon as the condition of your health will permit. I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, For the Secretary of State: Wilbur J. Carr. In fine condition with two filing holes. b)TLS. 1pg. April 14, 1917. Washington. A typed letter signed Wilbur J. Carr as Director of the Consular Service. On State Department letterhead, Carr wrote once again to Arthur McLean about his Dominican appointment. Sir: Having reference to the Departments instruction of March 29, 1917 [the abovementioned letter], informing you of your appointment as American Consul at Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, the Department is desirous that you take a special cipher code with you for use at your post and you are therefore instructed to proceed to your post by way of Washington. I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, For the Secretary of State: Wilbur J. Carr. In fine condition with two filing holes.