Adee, Alvey Augustus, 1842-1924 to the Diplomatic and Consular Officers of the United States
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03804.35 Author/Creator: Adee, Alvey Augustus, 1842-1924 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Typed letter signed Date: 4 August 1899 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.3 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy
A typed form letter written on the letterhead of the Department of State. Written by Acting Secretary of State Adee to various diplomats and consular officers. Introduces retired Rear Admiral John G. Walker as President of the Isthmian Canal Commission, who is traveling abroad to make investigations to enable him to prepare a report on the feasibility of a canal to the President and Congress. The Department of State wants Walker to be given every proper official courtesy so his mission can succeed. Also includes a small printed map of the proposed canal routes through Nicaragua and Panama (7.5 x 11.8 cm).
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