Messersmith, G.S.
Date
2011-06-15
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
Abstract
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Tells of decision to leave teaching profession and go into Foreign Service; took examination in 1914 and passed; was subsequently interviewed by John Bassett Moore who was then Counselor of State Department, and was advised by Moore to go into Consular rather than diplomatic service; was told of appointment to post in Fort Erie, Canada and after week of instruction in Washington and another week in Consulate at Toronto proceeded with wife to Fort Erie.
Keywords
Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.