Boyton , Kilmainham Jail, Dublin to Boyton, March 17, 1881
[Inclosure 3 in No. 144.] Mr. Lowell to Mr. Boyton. Legation of the United States, London, March 17, 1881. Sir: I have received your telegram of the 8th and your…
Paul Boyton, known as the Fearless Frogman, was a showman and adventurer some credit as having spurred worldwide interest in water sports as a hobby, particularly open-water swimming. Boyton is best known for his water stunts that captivated the world, including crossing the English Channel in a novel rubber suit that functioned similarly to a kayak. As the founder of Sea Lion Park in 1895, Boyton is also known as the originator of the first modern amusement park,a permanent, fenced-in enclosure charging admission at the gate.
[Inclosure 3 in No. 144.] Mr. Lowell to Mr. Boyton. Legation of the United States, London, March 17, 1881. Sir: I have received your telegram of the 8th and your…
[Inclosure 2 in No. 154.] Mr. Lowell to Mr. Boyton. Legation of the United States, London, April 2, 1881. Sir: For reasons which sufficiently appear in the correspondence which I…