Autograph draft of an address : [New York], [1858 Sept. 1].

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Autograph draft of an address : [New York], [1858 Sept. 1].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/527737245

A draft of Field's address after the completion of the first transatlantic telegraph line.

1 item (1 p.) ; 25 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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Field, Cyrus W. (Cyrus West), 1819-1892

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Cyrus West Field (1819-1892) was a merchant and capitalist who promoted the laying of the first Atlantic cable linking the U.S. with Europe. He formed a company to build cable communications between Newfoundland and Ireland, helped establish elevated trains in New York City, and participated in the development of the Wabash Railroad. Other business ventures included ownership of a New York newspaper, the Mail and Express. From the description of Cyrus W. Field papers, 1831-1905, bulk...