File No. 832.73/106

The President of the Western Union Telegraph Co. ( Newcomb Carlton) to the Secretary of State

Dear Mr. Secretary: As your Department, through Counselor Polk, was some time ago advised, it is the earnest desire of this company to secure from the Government of Brazil an arrangement whereby a direct means of communication by telegraph and cable can be established between that country and the United States. In [Page 48] pursuance of this, we are about to send a representative to Brazil, and I am writing to respectfully request the good offices and assistance of the Department of State in behalf of the enterprise.

We are considering the appointment of Mr. Nelson O’Shaughnessy, and we would be happy to be advised if the Department of State will endorse our efforts through that representative.

Faithfully yours,

Newcomb Carlton