CYRUS W. FIELD - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 05/15/1867 - HFSID 154224
Price: $450.00
CYRUS FIELD. Manuscript Letter signed: "Cyrus W. Field",1
p, 6¾x8¼ black-bordered mourning paper. New York, 1867 May 15. To David
A. Wells Esq., Care of the Naval Office, Custom House, New York. In full:
"Yours of the 14th received this morning. Enclosed you have letters of
introduction to Mr John Bright M.P. and W. E. Forster M.P. Wishing you a safe,
and pleasant passage. I remain, my dear Mr Wells, Very truly your friend."
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. David Ames WELLS
(1813-1891) was an American chemist best known for his economic writings,
especially his support for free trade and opposition to a graduated income tax.
William Edward FORSTER (1818-1886) and John BRIGHT (1811-1889) were prominent
English Parliamentarians, Bright being especially well known as a political
reformer and advocate of free trade. Lightly soiled. Vertical and horizontal
folds, touching signature. Overall, fine condition.
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