Seward, William H., 03/01/1869-03/01/1869

File — Box: 3, Folder: 37

Identifier: GAMMS437.6.189

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

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

Dates

03/01/1869-03/01/1869

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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 3/1/1869 from Peter J. Sullivan to U.S. Secretary of State William H. Seward, providing lengthy discussion of the negotiations for the Darien canal treaty and the potential defeat of the treaty by the Colombian government. Reference to bids from France and England. Reference to turmoil in Colombian politics. Sent from Bogota, Colombia to Washington, D.C.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SULLIVAN, PETER J. - CORRESP. TO SEWARD, WILLIAM H. (1869): Autographed Letter

SEWARD, WILLIAM H. - CORRESP. FROM SULLIVAN, PETER J. (1869): Autographed Letter

DARIEN - COLOMBIA - REFERENCE (1869) TO CANAL TREATY: Autographed Letter

FRANCE - REF. (1869) TO BID TO CONSTRUCT A CANAL IN COLOMBIA: Autographed Letter

GREAT BRITAIN - REF. (1869) TO BID TO CONSTRUCT CANAL IN COLOMBIA: Autographed Letter