December 14, 1845. Ezra Cornell to Mary Ann Cornell: "There is nothing I have to reflect on that gives me more satisfaction than the fact that my life is insured for the benefit of my Dear Wife and children." Topics: Telegraph business correspondence: technical matters, establishment of new lines, finances, materials and supplies; Family correspondence Personal names: Kendall, Amos; Goell, A.C.; Wood, O.S.; Butterfield, J.; Smith, F.O.J.; Eddy, James; O'Reilly, Henry Geography: New York City