This index to the Notes From the Legation of El Salvador in the United States to the Department of State, 1879-1906, collection provides the description of what each reel covers. Government Information MAY NOT hold all of these reels. The record in the library catalog describes the extent of our holdings. For help, or to make an appointment to view a reel, email rad@colorado.edu
Notes from foreign legations are communications to the Department of State from foreign legations and embassies in the United States. Many of these notes are accompanied by enclosures, such as communications from foreign offices, heads of state, consuls, and private citizens. Notes and enclosures are in Dutch, English, Spanish, French, and other languages and are often accompanied by translations prepared by the Department of State. Specific enclosures include copies of proclamations, speeches, issues of newspapers, and notes by U.S. officials commenting on these communications.
The subjects of these communications are similar to those of the correspondence contained in “Notes To Foreign Legations” letters from which have been reproduced on M99 for the years 1834-1906. The records relate to many phases of U.S. relations with foreign countries and reflect the attitudes of foreign governments to U.S. policies. They concern topics such as duties and tariffs, trade and extradition agreements, the rights of vessels in the open sea, transportation, scientific information, cultural affairs, and compulsory military service by resident aliens.
The spreadsheet attached below contains a reel-by-reel description of the complete collection.