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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02763.04 |
| From Archive Folder | Five letters re: the Panama Canal |
| Title | John Walker to Thomas Gibbons regarding the construction of a panama canal |
| Date | 12 January 1904 |
| Author | Walker, John Grimes (1835-1907) |
| Recipient | Gibbons, Thomas |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Thanks Gibbons for his gift of a smoking jacket as a "New Year's remembrance." Describes his enjoyable visit to the Isthmus during November and December. Discusses the new republic of Panama, recently declared independent from Colombia, and proclaims it "fairly on its feet." Comments, "A good deal of opposition [to the canal treaty] has developed [in the Senate], all caused by a desire of the Democrats to make political points to be used in the next Presidential canvass against Mr. Roosevelt and the Republican party." Believes the treaty will ultimately be ratified, perhaps in early February. Concludes that he and his family are all well, and Captain Staunton is well, and sends his good wishes. |
| Subjects | Progressive Era Panama Canal Canals Infrastructure Treaty Global History and Civics Latin and South America Navy Global History and Civics Gift Clothing and Accessories Holidays and Celebrations Freedom and Independence Democratic Party Politics Republican Party President |
| People | Walker, John Grimes (1835-1907) Gibbons, Thomas (fl. 1902) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime; Science, Technology, Invention |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1860-1945 |
| Additional Information | John Grimes Walker (1835-1907) was a distinguished Union naval veteran of the Civil War. He was appointed President of the Isthmian Canal Commission in 1899. Prior research suggests that Gibbons served in the Department of State. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |