John Grimes Walker., 07/09/1904-04/06/1905

File — Box: 1, Folder: 57

Identifier: 29942

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

07/09/1904-04/06/1905

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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 Rear Admiral John Grimes Walker (1835-1907), presidentof the Isthmian Canal Commission for Exploration, 1899-1901, and chairmanof the first Isthmian Canal Commission (for construction), 1904-1914. ALS, 7/9/1904 to EAD - re. Walker's planned stay in New York. ALS, 9/30/1904 to EAD - re. visit to New York and wish to go over plans forriver steamers. TLS, 1/14/1905 to EAD - letter of introduction for Hon. Dorsey W.Shackleford, House of Representatives, member of the Interstate and ForeignCommerce Committee, and chairman of the subcommittee to investigate thePanama Railroad and Steamship Line. TLS, 3/24/1905 to EAD - coverletter for check in payment for rights boughtby EAD on Walker's behalf. ALS, 4/6/1905 to EAD - re. note sent by EAD (n.i.) requesting that thePRRCo. annual report be kept confidential. Envelope signed by Walker.