Inventor of both the electric telegraph and Morse code. Fountain pen signature, 'In haste but with respect as ever Y. Obdent, Sam. F. B. Morse,' on an off-white slip, clipped from the conclusion of a letter. Double matted and framed, with a photo of Morse in uniform, to an overall size of 13.5 x 19.5. In fine condition, with some scattered light soiling and two mailing folds, neither affecting signature. RRAuction COA.