[ Autographs ] GEORGE W. GOETHALS (1858 - 1928) American army officerand engineer appointed by Theodore Roosevelt to supervise construction of the Panama Canal. Handsome I.S.P. 8in x 10.5in, sepia-tone head and shoulders portrait of Goethals in suit and tie, boldly inscribed on the blank portion beneath the image: "To Abe, the newsboyof New London, Conn. with best wishes G. W. Goethals Aug.1/23. Very slight wear to the edges, otherwise fine. An arresting image, perfect for display.