Autograph letter signed : New York, to Cyrus W. Field, 1886 Mar. 20.

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Autograph letter signed : New York, to Cyrus W. Field, 1886 Mar. 20.

Giving an account of Field's involvement with the Wabash Railway in reply to Field's inquiries; enclosing a written copy of Field's resignation letter (when he resigned as President and director of the Wabash Railway Company on Mar. 15, 1880).

1 item (5 p.) ; 28cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7673309

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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...

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