Cragin, Edward F.: Chicago, Illinois to William J. Onahan: Chicago, Illinois, 1892 November 4

A committee of prominent men at the Nicaragua Canal Convention held in June in St. Louis, has decided to offer four prizes, - one to the South, one to the North, one to the Atlantic Slope, and one to the Pacific Slope. Cragin has enclosed the offer to the Southern States. Onahan is asked to serve along with several prominent Chicagoans on the committee to give a prize to the Northern States. The work will consist in reading essays. (No enclosures.)