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Arthur Fergusson

A member of the Philippine Commission staff.

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Also known as Mr. Arthur Fergusson, Mr. Fergusson, Arthur

Arthur Fergusson shows up with force in III: To the Philippines. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Spanish secretary to the Commission; traveled with his wife.

Arthur Fergusson first appears in 0007 v first impressions of manila.

In III: To the Philippines: Spanish secretary to the Commission; traveled with his wife.

Later, in First Impressions of Manila: Mr. Taft's athletic secretary; repeats Taft's words in Spanish with gravity and fidelity.

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III: To the Philippines
Spanish secretary to the Commission; traveled with his wife.
First Impressions of Manila
Mr. Taft's athletic secretary; repeats Taft's words in Spanish with gravity and fidelity.
Days of the Empire
Serves as Secretary-interpreter, translating speeches with poetic fervor into Spanish.
An Historic Trip
Spanish secretary to the Commission; embellished Taft's speech; his son Arthur was part of the children's group.
List of Illustrations
Mentioned as Spanish secretary to the commission following the sultan of Sulu boarding the Sumner.

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