American industrialist (1819–1892) who financed the first permanently operational transatlantic telegraph cable. LS, one page, 5 x 8, December 19, 1868. A letter to Congressman J. M. Ashley. In full: “Thanks for the ‘Globe’ sent me Friday. I shall read attentively your eulogy upon the late Thaddeus Stevens.” In fine condition, with light toning and soiling to the left edge, and slight separation to the upper horizontal fold. RRAuction COA.
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