Source: Donation, Béatrice Daudelin & Claire Quintal.
Language: French, English, and German
Extent: 5.5 linear feet; 1 bankers box, 1 legal document box, and two oversize boxes.
Access: Materials are available to researchers without restriction unless otherwise noted.
Preferred Citation: Dr. S. Alphonse Daudelin Collection, French Institute, Assumption University.
Scope and Content: These are papers that belonged to Dr. S. Alphonse Daudelin and some documentation concerning the 1994 exhibit that was presented in honor of Dr. Daudelin. There are documents from his university years in Montreal as well as many documents concerning the International Maritime Exposition held in Bordeaux in 1907. There is also correspondence with various political figures.
Biographical Note:
Dr. S. Alphonse Daudelin
Dr. Siméon Alphonse (S. Alphonse) Daudelin was born in Sutton, Québec on February 13, 1870. He was one of at least 9 children of Casimir Daudelin (c. 1844-1927) and Flavie Thibault/Thibeault (c. 1846-1918), who married in 1864 in Dunham, Québec. Flavie Thibault was the sister of the renowned Québec orator and lawyer, Charles Thibault. Daudelin attended the Collège de l’Assomption in Québec, c. 1891. Daudelin then attended the Université Laval in Montréal, where he was the president of the school’s Medical Students’ Association. He graduated with his medical degree in 1895, and shortly after graduation he relocated to Fort Kent, Maine, where Daudelin was part of the surgical staff at St. Bazile Hospital, from 1896-1898. In the fall of 1896 Daudelin traveled to New York City from Fort Kent. The trip included well-known sights, and on the way back to Maine he stopped in various New England towns. A detailed letter documenting his trip is in this collection. In 1898, Daudelin moved to Worcester, Massachusetts, where he set up his own medical practice. Dr. Daudelin became a naturalized US citizen in 1903. Dr. Daudelin was involved in the Franco-American community in Worcester, and became the secretary of an organization honoring Ferdinand Gagnon, “the founder of Franco-American journalism” as well as a leader in the movement to encourage Franco-Americans to become US citizens. Daudelin was the driving force behind a 1906 banquet held in Gagnon’s honor in Worcester.
In 1907, Dr. Daudelin was named High Commissioner of the United States to the International Maritime Exposition by President Theodore Roosevelt. Daudelin’s appointment was lauded by the Franco-American community, as well as the larger Worcester community- it warranted an article in the 1907 issue of The Worcester Magazine. While in France he was granted the Legion d’Honneur by then President Fallières. This was a large achievement, and noted French naval engineer Louis-Émile Bertin, himself a member of the Legion d’Honneur, held a banquet in Daudelin’s honor. After the exposition ended, Daudelin remained in Europe where he continued his medical studies. Over the next three years he studied in Paris, France, Italy, and Vienna, Austria. During this time, he worked under noted doctors Professor Lapersonne (Paris) and Professor Fuchs (Vienna). His final year in Europe was spent pursuing courses at the University of Vienna. Upon the completion of his European studies Daudelin returned to the United States on the SS George Washington in late December of 1910, and after a welcome dinner hosted by a fellow Franco-American doctor, he settled back into his life in Worcester, specializing in eye, ear, nose, and throat care. The ensuing years saw Daudelin’s standing in the Worcester Franco-American and medical community rise, and he became quite well known. On September 4, 1934, he married Béatrice Albani Tougas (7 October 1896-5 March 1995) at Precious Blood Church in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Dr. Daudelin died suddenly in Montreal while on vacation, on August 31, 1943.
Series Outline:
Series 1: Exhibit Materials
Series 2: Correspondence
Series 3: Event Programs and Invitations
Series 4: Clippings
Series 5: Miscellaneous Notes and Writings
Series 6: Photos
Series 7: Volumes
Series 8: Diaries
Series Descriptions:
Series 1: Exhibit Materials
In 1994, there was an exhibit at the French Institute honoring Dr. Daudelin, and the generous donation that his wife made to the Institute. This series includes exhibit handouts, labels, and exhibit notes from Dr. Quintal.
Series 2: Correspondence
There is a sizable amount of correspondence in the collection including communication with American, Franco-American, and French-Canadian political and literary figures from the early 20th century, such as Henry Cabot Lodge, Elihu Root, Félix Gatineau, Jean Jules Jusserand, and Louis Fréchette. The correspondence has been arranged by name where possible, and when not, it has been arranged chronologically.
Series 3: Event Programs and Invitations
This series includes event programs and invitations from his university years in Montréal as well as from various Franco-American gatherings. However, most documents are from his activities at the International Maritime Exposition in 1907. A fair amount of the programs from the International Maritime Exposition include the autographs of guests at the event- a sort of autograph collection cum aide memoire. Of special note is the map and notes Daudelin kept as he made his transatlantic crossing.
Series 4: Clippings
There are two distinct types of clippings in this series: newspaper clippings and literary clippings. The newspaper clippings are extensive and are partially processed. The literary clippings are from his university years and are pulled from various literary works. Some of the clippings are actual pages excised from books, but the majority consist of recopied literary texts. The issue of Le Canadien Americain included in this series was previously framed. It was unframed at time of processing, as the frame was in poor condition and of no historical value.
Series 5: General
This series contains various records. Amongst Daudelin’ s writings, there are his speeches and a text entitled “L’Antechrist,” likely authored by him. The rest of the documents concern all aspects of Dr. Daudelin’s life and work from his university years up through the 1930s. The passport, Massachusetts medical certification, and the University of Vienna educational record were previously framed. They were unframed at time of processing, as the frames were in poor condition and of no historical value.
Series 6: Photos
The images in this series are demonstrate both Daudelin’s personal and professional life, although the bulk come from his time at the International Maritime Exposition. Three items were framed and mounted when they were donated. Said items have been unframed, as the frames were in poor condition and of no historical value.
Series 7: Volumes
There are six volumes in this series, including a book that belonged to Ferdinand Gagnon.
Series 8: Diaries
There are three legal-sized diaries that span the years 1893-1897 and include the years that Daudelin spent at university in Montreal.
Full Finding Aid:
This photograph of Dr. S. Alphonse Daudelin was taken at the Thibert Studio in Worcester, Massachusetts. While undated, it is likely that the image was taken c.1898-1907.
Portrait of Félix Gatineau, taken at the Elmer Chickering & Co. studio in Boston, before 1906. Inscribed on image: "F. Gatineau / Southbridge / Mass:"
Verso of Félix Gatineau's portrait, taken at the Elmer Chickering & Co. studio in Boston, before 1906. Inscribed in French to Dr. Daudelin. Translation reads: "To my friend Dr Daudelin as a memory of the 1906 session of the Massachusetts state legislative assembly. / F. Gatineau / Southbridge"
This photograph of Dr. S. Alphonse Daudelin was taken at the Panajou Frères studio in Bordeaux, France, in 1907. This photograph was taken while Daudelin was the High Commissioner of the United States to the International Maritime Exposition.
Dr. S. Alphonse Daudelin (High Commissioner of the United States) and an unidentified group, standing outside of the US Pavilion at the International Maritime Exposition, 1907. To Daudelin's right is likely Louis-Èmile Bertin, noted French naval engineer.
The US Pavilion at the International Maritime Exposition was designed as a miniature White House.
The US Pavilion at the International Maritime Exposition was designed as a miniature White House. The Garonne River is visible at left.
This photograph of Louis-Èmile Bertin was personally autographed to Daudelin on September 11, 1907. Bertin was a noted French naval engineer who hosted a banquet in Daudelin's honor when he was awarded the Legion d'Honneur.
Dr. S. Alphonse visited the Chateau de Chantilly, c. 1908-1911. He posed for this photograph on the far side of the moat.
This is the only known photograph of Daudelin in a professional setting. This photograph was taken c. 1908-1909, likely either in Paris, France or Vienna, Austria while he was continuing his medical studies.
Top: an early business card, c. 1898-1906.
Middle: business card from his time in Europe, c. 1908-1911.
Bottom: business card from later in his career, c. 1931-1941.
Dr. S. Alphonse Daudlin became a US citizen on February 13, 1903, in Worcester, Massachusetts.
This bill from Belisle Printing & Publishing Co. of Worcester, Massachusetts documents expenses incurred by the Comité d'Organisation Memorial Fr. Gagnon. Dated May 26, 1904, it shows the various print matter that was created for the memorial and banquet held in Ferdinand Gagnon's honor.
This bill from the Franco-American Regalia and Novelty Co. documents various expenses incurred by the Comité Executif de la Demonstration commemorative Fr. Gagnon. Dated June 6, 1904, it includes such supplies as stamps and electric lights purchased for the memorial and banquet held in Ferdinand Gagnon's honor.
As High Commissioner of the United States to the International Maritime Exposition, Dr. Daudelin was given permanent pass to the exposition. This small booklet shows signs of heavy use.
Front page of a Literary, Dramatic, and Musical Entertainment program flyer, held in the Academic Hall at L'Assomption College, 27 April 1891.
Contents of a Literary, Dramatic, and Musical Entertainment program flyer, held in the Academic Hall at L'Assomption College, 27 April 1891. Daudelin played the role of skipper Captain Nat. Skillings, in the one act farce "My Uncle, the Captain."
Seating plan for the inaugural banquet of the International Maritime Exposition, held on 2 May 1907. Dr. Daudelin's seat is noted by the red point.
Front cover of the program for the dinner hosted by Dr. S. Alphonse Daudelin in his role as US High Commissioner to the International Maritime Exposition. The dinner was held on 17 October 1907.
Menu of the dinner hosted by Dr. S. Alphonse Daudelin in his role as US High Commissioner to the International Maritime Exposition. The dinner was held on 17 October 1907.
Back cover of the program for the dinner hosted by Dr. S. Alphonse Daudelin in his role as US High Commissioner to the International Maritime Exposition. The dinner was held on 17 October 1907.
The cover of the program for the Diner Russe, held during the International Maritime Exposition on 3 November 1907.
The menu of the program for the Diner Russe, held during the International Maritime Exposition on 3 November 1907. The item was autographed by two attendees.
Invitation to the Banquet held in honor of Dr. Daudelin upon being awarded the Legion d'Honneur, 23 January 1908.
Cover of the program for the Banquet held in honor of Dr. Daudelin being awarded the Legion d'Honneur, 23 January 1908.
Menu of the program for the Banquet held in honor of Dr. Daudelin being awarded the Legion d'Honneur, 23 January 1908. Of specific interest are the menu options, which have be named specifically to honor Daudelin's roots.
Invitation to the Banquet de Bienvenue, which celebrated Dr. Daudelin's return from Europe, 14 December 1911.
The front cover of the program for the Banquet de Bienvenue, which celebrated Dr. Daudelin's return from Europe, 14 December 1911.
The interior of the program for the Banquet de Bienvenue, which celebrated Dr. Daudelin's return from Europe, 14 December 1911.
Back cover of the program for the Banquet de Bienvenue, which celebrated Dr. Daudelin's return from Europe, 14 December 1911.
An invitation to a meeting of the newly-formed Sociéte Médicale Franco-Américaine de Worcester. The invitation is dated 6 May 1915, and the meeting was to occur on 9 May 1915, at 112 Front Street in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Page one of a letter from S. Alphonse Daudelin, to his sister Eliza Daudelin. Dated 24 January 1891, the letter was written from his school, the Collège de l'Assomption.
Page two of a letter from S. Alphonse Daudelin, to his sister Eliza Daudelin. Dated 24 January 1891, the letter was written from his school, the Collège de l'Assomption.
Page three of a letter from S. Alphonse Daudelin, to his sister Eliza Daudelin. Dated 24 January 1891, the letter was written from his school, the Collège de l'Assomption.
Page four of a letter from S. Alphonse Daudelin, to his sister Eliza Daudelin. Dated 24 January 1891, the letter was written from his school, the Collège de l'Assomption.
Page one of a letter from S. Alphonse Daudelin, to his sister, Eliza Daudelin. Dated 13 May 1891, the letter was written from his school, the Collège de l'Assomption. This letter was originally six pages, but pages 3 and 4 have long since disappeared.
Page two of a letter from S. Alphonse Daudelin to his sister, Eliza Daudelin. Dated 13 May 1891, the letter was written from his school, the Collège de l'Assomption. This letter was originally six pages, but pages 3 and 4 have long since disappeared.
Page five of a letter from S. Alphonse Daudelin to his sister, Eliza Daudelin. Dated 13 May 1891, the letter was written from his school, the Collège de l'Assomption. This letter was originally six pages, but pages 3 and 4 have long since disappeared.
Page six of a letter from S. Alphonse Daudelin to his sister, Eliza Daudelin. Dated 13 May 1891, the letter was written from his school, the Collège de l'Assomption. This letter was originally six pages, but pages 3 and 4 have long since disappeared.
Letter from S. Alphonse Daudelin, to his father Casimir Daudelin, c. 1893. The letter discusses a new type of manufactured envelope, and the fact that Casimir has passed on rheumatism to a few of his children.
Debt Acknowledgment between S. Alphonse Daudelin and his father Casimir Daudelin, 27 April 1896. The acknowledgment was witnessed by S. Alphonse's sisters Delia and Anna Daudelin.
A familial Agreement regarding artwork, most notably drawings of family members, multiple frames, and a wedding gift. A type of will, this agreement gives S. Alphonse Daudelin the artwork once belonging to Casimir Daudelin and Flavie Thibeault. Executed in Montreal, 24 April 1896.
Page one of a letter S. Alphonse Daudelin wrote to his parents documenting a trip to New York City, 12 October 1896. Written while traveling back north, it details the sights seen in New York City, as well as the return voyage- including stops at various New England cities.
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On the Atlantic Ocean – In my cabin No. 13 -
“Steamer Massachuset[sic]” 11:00 pm
Oct. 12, 1895
Dear parents,
It is the first time in my life that I’m writing a letter between sky and water, and it is to you that I’m addressing it.
After I spent the day visiting New York in pouring rain, we took the boat (which will bring us back to Providence) at 5:30 this evening. I watched the majestic countryside offered by the shores of “Long Island Sound” for some time from the back of the ship. And close to 8, feeling tired, I retired to my cabin where, for about two hours, I tried in vain to sleep. Having failed, I got up and decided to chat a bit with you all.
Page two of a letter S. Alphonse Daudelin wrote to his parents documenting a trip to New York City, 12 October 1896. Written while traveling back north, it details the sights seen in New York City, as well as the return voyage- including stops at various New England cities.
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I am going to hurry to give you my travel impressions r because they tell me that, around midnight, we will be going through a very difficult place called Judith Point. – and there we will absolutely have to do the impossible (plumer un renard). The sea is very strong tonight, and the boat is dancing on the waves at this moment on the waves like a nutshell. I am not scared, but truly I would prefer to be in my old Douane [likely a customs boat that he was able to enjoy rides on, thanks to his father’s work in the customs house].
This situation of the traveler is good for the soul, provided one does not get seasick. For here one realizes that only He who commands the foaming ocean wave to stop its furious course on shore can thus hold suspended amid an almost infinite abyss, a few connected planks, groaning under the blow of the evil blade.
My companions William & Lachapelle, have just gone to bed. I fear seasickness (que la bile se brasse)… this is going to be fun! I am tougher than all these children here.
Let’s come back to New York which I told you about in my letter yesterday. I can assure you that I have seen more in two days
Page three of a letter S. Alphonse Daudelin wrote to his parents documenting a trip to New York City, 12 October 1896. Written while traveling back north, it details the sights seen in New York City, as well as the return voyage- including stops at various New England cities.
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there than in the whole rest of my life. Today I visited “Central Park” in the center of the city, it is approximately 4 miles long. It is truly a paradise on Earth. There is a large zoo where all the animals are gathered.
I saw the “Art Museum”. It is a museum where one could spend months admiring the antiquities, paintings, statues, etc. From there we went by 6th Avenue about 10 miles to a place called “The Battery” where you take the boat for 25 cents to Bedloes Island where the Statue of Liberty is- what a gigantic construction! From the head, there is a whole world to see, but there was so much fog today that we saw almost nothing. I saw the Brooklyn Bridge again, and tonight we passed below it when leaving the city. This bridge is very beautiful, very
Page four of a letter S. Alphonse Daudelin wrote to his parents documenting a trip to New York City, 12 October 1896. Written while traveling back north, it details the sights seen in New York City, as well as the return voyage- including stops at various New England cities.
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stylish (coquet), and what amazed us was to see this iron construction of about 1/2 mile without arches or pillars - and at such a significant height. It was built by a French architect.
I also saw Washington Square where there is an arch in grey stone on which are carved magnificent sculptures commemorating the feats of the great founder of the United States. I saw the cathedral and several churches. Well, so many things that would take too long to talk about here, and that I will tell you when I return.
We will be in Providence at 8:00 tomorrow and at 9:00 I will stop and visit Woonsocket, then go to Worcester next Monday.
I am going to say goodnight now because we are at Point Judith and the boat is so agitated that I am having trouble writing, and its famous swaying is starting to make me nauseous (me brasser la bile). It is midnight.
So good night. I will sleep between sky and water and I hope that the “Maris Stella” will protect us. For the water is a bit cold to go for a swim- it could wet my “washer.” I am sleeping with my life preserver. Goodbye.
Yours truly, Doctor SA Daudelin
Page one of a letter from Malvina Lalime, Ferdinand Gagnon's widow, to S. Alphonse Daudelin, 17 May 1904. The letter expresses her gratitude for the memorial planned for her late husband, Ferdinand Gagnon.
Page two and three of a letter from Malvina Lalime, Ferdinand Gagnon's widow, to S. Alphonse Daudelin, 17 May 1904. The letter expresses her gratitude for the memorial planned for her late husband, Ferdinand Gagnon.
OFFICE OF
“LA JUSTICE”
ALFRED BONNEAU, PUBLISHER
SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 PER YEAR
Biddeford, ME. May 19th, 1904
Dear Dr. Daudelin,
I am sending you a copy of my newspaper in which you will find a note concerning the overlooking of the Maine clergy.
It would be possible to remedy this by sending them a note to this effect, explaining how this omission happened. I know that this will please several people who knew Gagnon and would be happy to show their esteem for his memory.
In hope that you will not find me intrusive, I wish to be with you on the 29th of the present month, if nothing comes to change my plans.
Your friend,
Alfred Bonneau
OFFICE OF
“LA JUSTICE”
ALFRED BONNEAU, PUBLISHER
SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 PER YEAR
Biddeford, ME, 26 May 1904
Dr. S. A. Daudelin
Worcester, Mass.
Dear Doctor;-- It is with deep regret that I come to inform you that I cannot attend the ceremony on Sunday, since my activities keep me tied up here.
I pray to God that it will be a beautiful and grand ceremony worthy of the great patriot, whom I only saw once in 1884 in Burlington.
Allow me to congratulate you on your work in organizing this. I am certain that it will not fail to do you honor. I would have so enjoyed meeting all these old friends that I feel badly about it, but I must absolutely give up the idea of seeing you that day.
Yours sincerely,
Alfred Bonneau
27 May 1904
Doctor S. A . Daudelin M. D.
Secretary C. F. G.
103 Park Street,
Worcester, Mass.
Dear Sir, -
Multiple occupations have prevented me from responding sooner to your kind letter from the 21st of this month, inviting me to take part in the demonstration which will take place on Sunday, in memory of the late Ferdinand Gagnon.
I am sorry that I am unable to be with you all to pay tribute to the ashes of this pioneer of French journalism in the United States. The two parliaments of the Dominion and of our province – are now in session, and I can hardly get away from the newspaper.
I would have been happy to, at the same time, get to know you.
Please accept, dear doctor and compatriot, the assurance of my distinguished sentiments.
Ménard
Director
Page one of a letter from Louis Frechette, to S. Alphonse Daudelin, 31 May 1904. The letter is in regards to the memorial for Ferdinand Gagnon that Dr. Daudelin was helping to plan
Page two of a letter from Louis Frechette, to S. Alphonse Daudelin, 31 May 1904. The letter is in regards to the memorial for Ferdinand Gagnon that Dr. Daudelin was helping to plan
Letter from Hugo Dubuque, to S. Alphonse Daudelin, 16 July 1904. The letter is in regards to the memorial for Ferdinand Gagnon that Dr. Daudelin was helping to plan.
Letter from Dr. Daudelin, to Hugo Dubuque, 21 August 1904. The letter is in regards to the memorial for Ferdinand Gagnon that Dr. Daudelin was helping to plan.
A letter from Henry Vignaud, then serving as secretary to the American legation in Paris, to Dr. Daudelin.
Dear Sir,
I have received your good letter from the 15th and if you would kindly send me the commemorative plaque to be given to Mr. Ravenel, with the necessary information, we will pass it along. As concerns your decoration, it is better that you be the one to ask the Secretary of State for it. The Department of State is very sensitive about everything concerning decorations and we must meddle with those things as little as possible, but that does not prohibit me from saying that I am very happy that you have obtained this honorable and very flattering distinction.
Please accept, dear Sir, with all my congratulations, the assurance of my best sentiments.
Henry Vignaud
A letter from French Ambassador to the United States Jean Jules Jusserand to Dr. Daudelin. The letter is written on official embassy stationery.
Sir,
I have been instructed by my Government to let you know that, based on the proposal of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the President of the Republic has named you Chevalier of the Legion of Honor.
By admitting you to our national order, the French Government is happy to be able to mark its appreciation of the services that you have rendered as General Commissioner of the United States at the International Maritime Exhibition of Bordeaux.
I have enclosed the insignia of the honorary distinction which yhas been granted to you; I will later send the certificate which is intended for you once it is sent to me by the Grand Chancellery of the Legion of Honor.
Please accept, Sir, the assurances of my most distinguished consideration.
Jusserand
Page one of a letter from the Syndicat du Commerce en Gros de Vins & Spiritueux de la Gironde, to S. Alphonse Daudelin, 1 February 1908. The letter expresses the well wishes of the Syndicat upon the news that Daudelin was to become a chevalier in the Legion d'Honneur.
Page two of a letter from the Syndicat du Commerce en Gros de Vins & Spiritueux de la Gironde, to S. Alphonse Daudelin, 1 February 1908. The letter expresses the well wishes of the Syndicat upon the news that Daudelin was to become a chevalier in the Legion d'Honneur.
Page one of a letter from Jean Jules Jusserand, to Dr. Daudelin, 29 March 1908. The letter is in regards to Dr. Daudelin becoming a chevalier in the Legion d'Honneur.
Page two of a letter from Jean Jules Jusserand, to Dr. Daudelin, 29 March 1908. The letter is in regards to Dr. Daudelin becoming a chevalier in the Legion d'Honneur.
Page three of a letter from Jean Jules Jusserand, to Dr. Daudelin, 29 March 1908. The letter is in regards to Dr. Daudelin becoming a chevalier in the Legion d'Honneur.
Page one of a letter from S. Alphonse Daudelin, to Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, 30 December 1905.
Page two of a letter from S. Alphonse Daudelin, to Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, 30 December 1905.
Letter from Félix Gatineau, to Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, 10 January 1906
Letter from Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, to S. Alphonse Daudelin, 20 January 1906.
Letter from Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, to S. Alphonse Daudelin, 19 February 1906.
Letter from Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, to S. Alphonse Daudelin, 20 June 1916.
Letter from Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, to S. Alphonse Daudelin, 22 September 1922.
Invitation from S. Alphonse Daudelin, representing the 3rd Year students at Laval. The invitation is directed towards the 2nd Year students, to play a game of baseball on an upcoming Saturday.
Letter from Senator Winthrop Murray Crane, to S. Alphonse Daudelin, 15 January1906.
Letter from Senator Winthrop Murray Crane, to S. Alphonse Daudelin, 11 June 1906
Letter from Herbert De Fossé, to S. Alphonse Daudelin, 3 June 1907.
Page one of a letter from Herbert De Fossé, to S. Alphonse Daudelin, 10 November 1910.
Page two of a letter from Herbert De Fossé, to S. Alphonse Daudelin, 10 November 1910.
Letter from Leslie P. Leland to Béatrice Tougas, Daudelin's widow, 18 October 1943. Under the letter is a handwritten reply from Béatrice Tougas, 7 November 1943. The correspondence is regarding a memorial in his honor.
Page one of S. Alphonse Daudelin's final report as High Commissioner of the United States to the International Maritime Exposition, held in Bordeaux, France in 1907. The report is addressed to Elihu Root, then Secretary of State.
Page two of S. Alphonse Daudelin's final report as High Commissioner of the United States to the International Maritime Exposition, held in Bordeaux, France in 1907. The report is addressed to Elihu Root, then Secretary of State.
Page three of S. Alphonse Daudelin's final report as High Commissioner of the United States to the International Maritime Exposition, held in Bordeaux, France in 1907. The report is addressed to Elihu Root, then Secretary of State.
Page four of S. Alphonse Daudelin's final report as High Commissioner of the United States to the International Maritime Exposition, held in Bordeaux, France in 1907. The report is addressed to Elihu Root, then Secretary of State.
Page five of S. Alphonse Daudelin's final report as High Commissioner of the United States to the International Maritime Exposition, held in Bordeaux, France in 1907. The report is addressed to Elihu Root, then Secretary of State.
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