Jose Domingo de Obaldia., 09/24/1905-12/26/1908

File — Box: 1, Folder: 38

Identifier: 29923

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

09/24/1905-12/26/1908

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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 from Jose Domingo deObaldia (1845-1910), president ofPanama 1908-1910. ALS, 9/24/1905 to EAD - thanking EADfor assisting in ship accommodationsfor Mrs. Mallet. ACS, 7/16/1907 to Jeanette Drake fromJosefa J. de Obaldia - greetings. TLS, 7/23/1907 to EAD - thanking EADfor sending congratulations re.Obaldia's appointment as president. ALS (in Spanish with translation),8/27/1907 to EAD - reciprocating"friendly sentiments." TLS, 2 pp., 4/8/1908 to EAD - refersto Canal construction and Panamaelection campaign. TL carbon, 12/24/1908 to de Obaldiafrom EAD and family - Christmasgreetings. Telegram, 12/26/1908 to EAD -reciprocates above wishes. Envelope with embossed frank showingPanamanian presidential seal.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

OBALDIA, JOSE DOMINGO DE - TO EAD: Autographed Letter

DRAKE, EDWARD A. - TO OBALDIA, JOSE DOMINGO DE: Typed Letter Signed

OBALDIA, JOSEFA J. DE - TO DRAKE, JEANETTE: Other Types