Kingman, W., fl. 1899 to John G. Walker
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03804.31 Author/Creator: Kingman, W., fl. 1899 Place Written: San Juan del Norte, Nicaragua Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 January 1899 Pagination: 1 p. ; 27.5 x 21.1 cm. Order a Copy
Written on letterhead of the Caribbean & Pacific Transit Co. Ltd. Written and signed by W. Kingman, who appears to be the General Manager of the company to Rear Admiral Walker as President of the Canal Commission. Provides dates when the ship "Victoria" can be placed at his disposal for the transport of the canal commissioners "to points on the Lake."
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