Frailey, James Madison., 06/27/1868-06/27/1868

File — Box: 1, Folder: 28

Identifier: GAMMS437.2.28

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence from Peter J. Sullivan to Individuals. Arranged alphabetically by correspondent.

Dates

06/27/1868-06/27/1868

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Extent

From the Collection: 5.5 Linear Feet (11 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

1 Autograph Letter Signed dated 6/27/1868 from Peter J. Sullivan to James Madison Frailey, expressing pleasure that the U.S. Navy can protect Americans in Colombia. Sullivan refers to the murder of some American citizens in Cartagena on 9/1/1867. Sullivan notes that he is negotiating with the Colombian governmemt for the construction of a canal across the Isthmus of Darien. Reference to U.S. Admiral Thatcher. Sent from Bogota, Colombia to Frailey Commanding a U.S. Steamer in the Port of Panama.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SULLIVAN, PETER J. - CORRESP. TO FRAILEY, JAMES MADISON (1868): Autographed Letter

FRAILEY, JAMES MADISON - CORRESP. FROM SULLIVAN, PETER J. (1868): Autographed Letter

CARTAGENA - COLOMBIA - REF. (1868)TO MURDER OF AMERICANS THERE IN 1867: Autographed Letter

DARIEN CANAL - REFERENCE BY SULLIVAN, PETER J. (1868): Autographed Letter

THATCHER, HENRY KNOX - REFERENCE BY SULLIVAN, PETER J. (1868): Autographed Letter