Walker, John G., 1835-1907 Five letters re: the Panama Canal [decimalized]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02763 Author/Creator: Walker, John G., 1835-1907 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Header Record Date: 1902-1904 Pagination: Order a Copy
Five letters between John G. Walker, President of the Isthmian Canal Commission, and his friend Thomas Gibbons. Letters describe Walker's family and their mutual friends, as well as developments in the canal project. He discusses the ratification of the treaty with Colombia and the beginnings of the building of the canal. Also mentions increased spending on the navy.
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