Seward, William H., 11/16/1868-11/16/1868

File — Box: 3, Folder: 26

Identifier: GAMMS437.6.178

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence from Peter J. Sullivan to William H. Seward. Arranged chronologically.

Dates

11/16/1868-11/16/1868

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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 11/16/1868 from Peter J. Sullivan to U.S. Secretary of State William H. Seward, regarding the construction of a canal across the Isthmus of Darien. It was proposed that the U.S. government establish a tariff of tolls and freights for the canal. Reference to the Panama Railroad. Sent from Bogota, Colombia to Washington, D.C.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SULLIVAN, PETER J. - CORRESP. TO SEWARD, WILLIAM H. (1868): Autographed Letter

SEWARD, WILLIAM H. - CORRESP. FROM SULLIVAN, PETER J. (1868): Autographed Letter

DARIEN - COLOMBIA - REF. (1868) BY SULLIVAN, PETER J. RE: CANAL: Autographed Letter