Autograph letter signed : Boston, to Cyrus W. Field, 1858 Aug. 21.

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Autograph letter signed : Boston, to Cyrus W. Field, 1858 Aug. 21.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270516174

Explaining that Field's "obliging invitation" did not reach him in time; saying it would have given him "great pleasure" to attend the event at Field's house; congratulating Field on his achievement [the first transatlantic telegraph cable].

1 item (2 p.) ; 19cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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