George B. Cortelyou., 02/26/1903-10/06/1908

File — Box: 1, Folder: 11

Identifier: 29896

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Sixty-three folders of correspondence constitute this series. Arranged alphabetically by name, correspondents include governors/presidents of Panama, U.S. ministers, consuls and officials to Panama, as well as prominent officers of the Panama Railroad Company. In addition, there is a folder of envelopes addressed to EAD with personalized franks from numerous US congressmen - where identifiable, these are listed by name in the folder description.

Dates

02/26/1903-10/06/1908

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.75 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Correspondence to EAD from George B.Cortelyou, US Secretary of Commerceand Labor (1903-1904), Secretary ofTreasury (1907-1909), PostmasterGeneral (1905-1907). TLS + envelope, 2/26/1903 - thankingEAD for sending congratulations. TLS, 11/10/1906 - replies to a letterfrom EAD (n.i.) Mentions his change ofoffice: "You have overlooked the factthat I am now connected with the PostOffice Department..." TLS, 10/6/1908 - replies to a letterfrom EAD (n.i.) re. EAD'srecommendation of George W. Marlor forappointment as assistant treasurer ofUS in New York.