Fish, Hamilton., 02/23/1871-02/23/1871

File — Box: 1, Folder: 79

Identifier: GAMMS437.3.79

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

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

Dates

02/23/1871-02/23/1871

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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 2/23/1871 from Peter J. Sullivan to U.S. Secretary of State Hamilton Fish, requesting appointment as U.S. Commissioner to settle American-Cuban claims. References to letters of recommendation from John Sherman, Reverend Granville Moody, Ulysses S. Grant, William Tecumseh Sherman, General Hurlbet, General Asboth, and General Veach. Reference to the Battle of Shiloh. Sent from Willard's Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SULLIVAN, PETER J. - CORRESP. TO FISH, HAMILTON (1871): Autographed Letter

FISH, HAMILTON - CORRESP. FROM SULLIVAN, PETER J. (1871): Autographed Letter

CUBA - REFERENCE (1871) BY SULLIVAN, PETER J. SULLIVAN TO CLAIMS W/USA: Autographed Letter

SHERMAN, JOHN - REFERENCE BY SULLIVAN, PETER J. (1871): Autographed Letter

MOODY, GRANVILLE - REFERENCE BY SULLIVAN, PETER J. (1871): Autographed Letter

GRANT, ULYSSES S. - REF. BY SULLIVAN, PETER J. (1871): Autographed Letter

SHERMAN, WILLIAM T. - REF. BY SULLIVAN, PETER J. (1871): Autographed Letter

HURLBUT, STEPHEN A. - REFERENCE BY SULLIVAN, PETER J. (1871): Autographed Letter

SHILOH - BATTLE OF - REFERENCE BY SULLIVAN, PETER J. (1871): Autographed Letter

WILLARD'S HOTEL - CORRESP. FROM THERE BY SULLIVAN, PETER J. (1871): Autographed Letter