November 29, 1848. D.T. Tillotson to E.B. Cornell: "The office at Jefferson was opened today, and the two Lakes kiss each other by 'Lightning'." Topics: Telegraph business correspondence: finances, stock subscriptions, materials and supplies, New-York & Erie Telegraph Company. Personal names: Cornell, Alonzo B.; Speed, J.J.; Smith, F.O.J.; Wood, Phebe; Risley, William; Beebe, Jeremiah S.; Tillotson, D.T. Geography: Cleveland; Ithaca, N.Y.; Fredonia, N.Y.