Fish, Hamilton., 12/13/1869-12/13/1869

File — Box: 1, Folder: 78

Identifier: GAMMS437.3.78

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

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

Dates

12/13/1869-12/13/1869

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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 12/13/1869 from Peter J. Sullivan to U.S. Secretary of State Hamilton Fish, claiming that Caleb Cushing was not involved much with the Darien Ship Canal Treaty. Sullivan says that the treaty was made on 1/14/1869 by him and Miguel Samper and Tomas Cuenca. Includes lengthy discussion of the details of concluding the canal treaty. Sent from Cincinnati, Ohio 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

CUSHING, CALEB - REFERENCE (1869) BY SULLIVAN, PETER J.RE:CANAL TREATY: Autographed Letter

DARIEN CANAL - REFERENCE BY SULLIVAN, PETER J. (1869): Autographed Letter

SAMPER, MIGUEL - REFERENCE BY SULLIVAN, PETER J. (1869): Autographed Letter

CUENCA, TOMAS - REFERENCE BY SULLIVAN, PETER J. (1869): Autographed Letter