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The 1915 convention established a General Receiver for Haitian customs duties

legalEvidence strength: Direct primary

The claim

Article II of the convention provided for a General Receiver appointed by the President of Haiti upon nomination by the President of the United States to collect, receive and apply customs duties. Article V specified the order for applying those revenues.

Supporting evidence

  • Treaty between the United States and Haiti, signed September 16, 1915

    Treaty between the United States and Haiti, signed at Port-au-Prince, September 16, 1915, Treaty Series No. 623, Foreign Relations of the United States, 1916, Document 362.

    Evidence strength: Direct primaryLocated at: Treaty Series No. 623, Articles II and Vfrus1916/d362 — Treaty Series No. 623↗

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