First transatlantic cablegram : London, to Cyrus W. Field, [1858] Sept. 1.

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First transatlantic cablegram : London, to Cyrus W. Field, [1858] Sept. 1.

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"The Directors are on their way to Valentia to make arrangements for opening the wire to the public. They convey through the cable to you and your fellow citizens their hearty congratulations in your joyous celebration of the great international work."

1 item (1 p.) ; 2.6 x 104.8 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...