Cyrus W. Field to Hon. C.M. Clay

Authors

• Cyrus W. Field

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-7-1862

Abstract

May 07, 1862 - Cyrus W. Field, New York, to Hon. C.M. Clay, St. Petersburg, dated May 7, 1862. ALS, Ip.

Fields writes that he believes the "only practicable route" for a telegraph across the Atlantic is "direct from Ireland to Newfoundland." He states that he has enclosed a few documents in regard to the Atlantic Telegraph.

Recommended Citation

Preferred Citation: “Cyrus W. Field to Hon. C.M. Clay”, 1862, Cassius Marcellus Clay Papers. Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN.