10 July 1844
Morse, Samuel Finley Breese (1791-1872)
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Edward P. Fry
Writes that he has just received word from his partners that a proprietor will contract to complete a telegraph line from Philadelphia to New York for $60,000 to be finished by 1 January 1845. Includes technical details about the line and how the payments will be made. Informs that he will attend to procuring and training young men to use the system if compensated. Gives Fry 20 days to accept the offered terms. Addressed to Fry in Philadelphia.
GLC04503.03