Theodore P. Shonts., 12/26/1906-10/23/1908

File — Box: 1, Folder: 49

Identifier: 29934

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

12/26/1906-10/23/1908

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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 Theodore P. Shonts(1856-1919), American lawyer andrailroad executive. As president offive Midwestern railroads, he preparedthe way for construction of the PanamaCanal while seriving as chairman ofthe second Isthmian Canal Commission(1905-1907). TLS, 12/26/1906 to EAD - reciprocatesChristmas greetings to the Drakefamily. TL carbon, 2 pp., 3/19/1907 addressedto "Mr. Secretary [of War]," WilliamH. Taft - re. annual meeting of thePRRCo. stockholders for the electionof new officers. Suggests promotingEAD to president of the company. TL carbon, 3/20/1907 from EAD toShonts - expressing appreciation ofabove recommendation to Taft. TL copy, 3/21/1907 from William H.Taft to Shonts - expressing his wishto make EAD vice president of PRRCo.as well as secretary and treasurer. TLS 10/23/1908 to EAD - responding toa letter from EAD (n.i.) re. railroadmatters.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SHONTS, THEODORE P. - TO EAD: Typed Letter Signed

SHONTS, THEODORE P. - TO TAFT, WILLIAM H.: Typed Letter Signed

TAFT, WILLIAM HOWARD - TO SHONTS, THEODORE P.: Typed Letter Signed

DRAKE, EDWARD A. - TO SHONTS, THEODORE P.: Typed Letter Signed