Fish, Hamilton., 05/31/1869-05/31/1869

File — Box: 1, Folder: 69

Identifier: GAMMS437.3.69

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence from Peter J. Sullivan to Hamilton Fish. Arranged chronologically.

Dates

05/31/1869-05/31/1869

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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 5/31/1869 from Peter J. Sullivan to U.S. Secretary of State Hamilton Fish, indicating that Esturgeo Salgar (not Mosquera) is the new President of Colombia, a revolution is possible in Colombia, and Panama seeks to secede from Colombia. Sullivan mentions that General Mosquera has opposed a canal to be built at Darien by the Americans and supported a canal built by England. Sent from Bogota, Colombia to Washington, D.C.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SULLIVAN, PETER J. - CORRESP. TO FISH, HAMILTON (1869): Autographed Letter

FISH, HAMILTON - CORRESP. FROM SULLIVAN, PETER J. (1869): Autographed Letter

SALGAR, EUSTORGIO - REF. (1869) BY SULLIVAN: SALGAR NEW PRES. COLOMBIA: Autographed Letter

COLOMBIA - REFERENCE TO POLITICAL TURMOIL (1869): Autographed Letter

PANAMA - POSSIBLE SECESSION FROM COLOMBIA - REF. (1869) BY SULLIVAN,PJ: Autographed Letter

MOSQUERA, TOMAS C. - REF. (1869) TO HIS OPPOSITION OF US BUILT CANAL: Autographed Letter

DARIEN CANAL - REF. (1869) TO OPPOSITION BY MOSQUERA, GEN.: Autographed Letter