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CYRUS W. FIELD - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 05/05/1887 - HFSID 168280

Manuscript Letter signed: "Cyrus W. Field", 1 p, 5x8. New York, 1887 May 5. To Miss Meredith, Philadelphia. In full: "Thanks for your note received this morning. I was very sorry to miss you when I called.…"

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CYRUS FIELD. Manuscript Letter signed: "Cyrus W. Field", 1 p, 5x8. New York, 1887 May 5. To Miss Meredith, Philadelphia. In full: "Thanks for your note received this morning. I was very sorry to miss you when I called. Most earnestly do we all hope and pray that our dear precious Alice will daily improve under Mr. Mitchell's treatment. I remain Dear Miss Meredith, Very truly your friend". Cyrus West Field (1819-1892), who amassed a fortune in the paper business, was chiefly responsible for the laying of the first submarine telegraph cable between the U.S. and Europe (1857-1866). In 1877, he resuscitated the New York City elevated system, which had been founded in 1870. The first urban rapid transit system in the U.S., it finally became popular in 1878. Field had a daughter named Alice (1843-1900). Lightly toned near left edge. Otherwise, fine condition.

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