Geography: Panama

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Letter of Introduction: C. Melhado to Charles Tobias, Panama, May 17, 1840 Letter of Introduction: C. Melhado to Charles Tobias, Panama, May 17, 1840

A half-page, stampless letter written by C. Melhado in Panama on May 17, 1840, to Charles Tobias in New York City. The letter serves as an introduction for Justo Arosemena, a Panamanian statesman, writer, lawyer, and politician visiting New York for his health. Melhado requests assistance for Arosemena if he needs information.

Letter from C. Melhado in Panama to Charles Tobias in New York, May 18, 1840 Letter from C. Melhado in Panama to Charles Tobias in New York, May 18, 1840

A one and a half page stampless letter written by C. Melhado in Panama on May 18, 1840, to Charles Tobias in New York City. Melhado discusses his plans to remain in Panama to explore the Isthmus of Darien, mentions a letter of introduction he sent for Justo Arosemena, and inquires about Tobias's marital plans. The letter also notes that Arosemena's father was the Collector of Customs.