See the complet index of correspondents on pages 8-18 of this guide, extracted from the indices of the copybooks. The installation of telegraph lines and the construction of railroads and bridges, the tobacco market, use of forest land, the Instituto de Occidente in Leon and its background are also items frequently mentioned. Besides the intricacies of domestic government including elections, appointments and church and state relations, foreign affairs relating to other Central American countries, Colombia and Mexico are prominently treated. Zavala's personal life especially in regard to the health and welfare of family members occupies many pages. Although there are no transcriptions for Vol.
Topics tie in with the topics on the copybooks in most cases.
However, the letters of Fernando Guzm n, Gustavo Guzm n, Roberto Lacayo and Jos de Marcoleta are sent from Europe, notably from Paris, and reflect Nicargua's diplomatic and foreign relations in this area. A letter in English from William L. Merry in San Franciso concerns the proposed canal. It has been placed in Box 8, Folder 13. Box 1 Volume I. 1879, March 5-Nov 11. Very poor condition.