This fascinating historical volume contains a collection of correspondences related to the proposed inter-oceanic canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans in the late 19th century. It includes letters from prominent figures such as President Rutherford B. Hayes and Secretary of State William M. Evarts, as well as other government officials and private citizens. A valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American foreign policy, this book sheds light on a pivotal moment in U.S. history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.