Burr, William Hubert, 1851-1934 to John G. Walker
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03804.39 Author/Creator: Burr, William Hubert, 1851-1934 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Typed letter Date: 29 March 1905 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 27.7 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy
Not signed. Written by Burr as a member of the Isthmian Canal Commission to retired Rear Admiral Walker as President of the canal commission. Typed copy of Burr's letter to Walker; written on the letterhead of the Isthmian Canal Commission. Burr is offering his resignation as he knows the president wants to reorganize the commission. Expresses his pleasure of serving on the commission.
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