April 19, 1845. Ezra Cornell to Samuel F.B. Morse: "?my object was to aid in carrying through, what I regarded as a magnificent experiment, and laying a foundation for future profitable employment." Telegraph conflicts, alarm machine. May 29, 1845. Amos Kendall to Ezra Cornell: "?we are willing to arrange for your employment and services in behalf of the Magnetic Telegraph Company of which you are already a member with this understanding?" Topics: Telegraph business correspondence: line maintenance, materials and supplies; plow business Personal names: Morse, Samuel F.B.; Smith, F.O.J.; Burbank, David; Speed, J.J.; Cornell, Alonzo B.; Kendall, Amos; Lincoln, A.B. Geography: New York City; Washington, D.C.