William Gibbs McAdoo to Woodrow Wilson
Title
William Gibbs McAdoo to Woodrow Wilson
Creator
McAdoo, W. G. (William Gibbs), 1863-1941
Identifier
WWP18191
Date
1913 November 2
Description
William G. McAdoo about a recent decision regarding the publishing of foreign books.
Source
Wilson Papers, Library of Congress, Library of Congress, Washington, District of Columbia
Subject
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924--Correspondence
Text
Dear Mr. President
WG McAdoo
The President,
The White House.
Some time ago you wrote me about the duty on foreign books. The Board of General Appraisers has just decided that where foreign books are imported in sheets, unbound, and later bound in the United States, a royalty being payable only when, and if, the book is finally sold by the publisher, such royalty is not a part of the foreign market value. This decision was rendered by a board of three General Appraisers, and, consequently, it is final.
While there are many other questions pending regarding the importation of books, I think this question is, perhaps, the most important. The book publishers will be very much pleased with this decision, and I hope it satisfactorily disposes of the question you brought to my attention.
WG McAdoo
The President,
The White House.
Original Format
Letter
To
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Files
Collection
Citation
McAdoo, W. G. (William Gibbs), 1863-1941, “William Gibbs McAdoo to Woodrow Wilson,” 1913 November 2, WWP18191, First Year Wilson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.