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Letter from John Barrett to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from John Barrett to Theodore Roosevelt

John Barrett writes to President Roosevelt before his historic diplomatic trip with Elihu Root through Ecuador, Panama, and Colombia. Barrett is working with President Reyes and other leaders to create a peace treaty between Colombia, Panama, and the United States. The Colombians seek concessions from Panama and the U.S., including free passage of Colombian shipping through the Panama Canal. In return Colombia will have a “favorable attitude” to shipping interests in the United States. Barrett includes his itinerary for his trip through Ecuador.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-02

Creator(s)

Barrett, John, 1866-1938