n.d. Morse's telegraphic alphabet and phrases written by Samuel F.B. Morse for use of Ezra Cornell on test line between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. July 28, 1844. and children describing in detail his journey by coach to Syracuse and train to Albany, his impressions of the State Geological collection, and discussing family businesses, finance, and poles for Benjamin Wood. July 29, 1844. and children describing his trip by steamer "Portsmouth" down the Hudson as far as town of Hudson. July 29, 1844. Samuel F.B. Morse to Ezra Cornell from New York: "Things in relation to the Telegraph look well, and if our plans succeed here, you will not want for ample employment." August 9, 1844. and children concerning interest in the telegraph from companies in Boston, Philadelphia, and New York; potential employment with telegraph for family members; continued description of trip down the Hudson, including discussion of the raising of a sunken ship rumored to be that of Capt. Kidd. Topics: Family correspondence; telegraph business correspondence: completion of line between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, conflicts between partners, removal of pipe from trench; hoop machine Personal names: Morse, Samuel F.B.; Wood, Benjamin; Burbank, David; Vail, Alfred; Smith, F.O.J.; Cornell, Mary Ann Geography: Ithaca, N.Y.; Washington, D.C.; Baltimore; Albany, N.Y.