October 29, 1847. Ezra Cornell to D.T. Tillotson, concerning western lines: "I am using all my wits - my industry and my friends, to get the material and get it forwarded to you, and I hope you will use corrisponding exertion to collect the subscriptions and forward the work there." O'Reilly conflict. October 30, 1847. Formal letter of protest concerning Ezra Cornell's work on Canadian lines;. Topics: Telegraph business correspondence: construction of lines (Erie & Michigan line), instruments, materials and supplies; sickness in Michigan. Personal names: Speed, J.J.; Tillotson, D.T.; Wood, Phebe Geography: