American industrialist (1819–1892) who financed the first permanently operational transatlantic telegraph cable. LS, one page, 5.25 x 8.5, January 29, 1886. Draft of a telegram to J. S. Stackpole in Boston, with instructions beneath. In part: "If you think best I will come over to Boston leaving here by the 4.30 train on Monday afternoon, and meet you on Tuesday morning…Will Messrs. E. Sweet & Co. kindly send the above over their wire." In fine condition.
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