Canal Treaty., 01/01/1867-12/31/1869

File — Box: 7, Folder: 5

Identifier: GAMMS437.16.420

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Manuscripts. Arranged chronologically.

Dates

01/01/1867-12/31/1869

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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 Manuscript: Treaty for the construction of a ship canal across Panama. Consists of 18 articles. Article 1: "Accepted with the addition if the following words: But said canal shall in no case be constructed on or across the track of the Panama Railroad, unless the company's consent has been first attained."