Scope and Contents
A packet of typed letters translated and bound together with the notation “C” on the back include the following correspondents and topics:
Manuel Santillan wrote Alexander W. Thornely about the opportunities for mining the riches of the area of the Marañon River region of Peru, including gold dust, rubber trees, and chocolate (February 6, 1899). Abraham Madina wrote to Manuel Santillan about the danger from indigenous peoples in the region creating difficulties in harvesting...
Dates:
1899-1900