Scope and Contents December 14, 1854. Alonzo B. Cornell to Ezra Cornell discussing finances and Ithaca real estate holdings. December 15, 1854. Amos Kendall to Ezra Cornell concerning telegraph business and the actions of the House people. December 17, 1854. Franklin C. Cornell to Ezra Cornell: "I am going to school this winter to try to finish my education so that I can be of some help to you. Next time you write to me I want you to tell me what you want me to go at in the spring for I want to begin to make...

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Topics: Telegraph business correspondence: office operations, finances, Erie & Michigan line, stock, Southern Michigan line Personal names: Cornell, D.B.; Cornell, Alonzo B.; Cobb, Emory; Beebe, Jeremiah S.; Kendall, Amos; Cornell, Mary Ann; Curtiss, George; Cornell, John H.; Wade, J.H.; Haas, J.; Hopkins, P.A. Geography: Albion; Ithaca, N.Y.; Albany, N.Y.; Boston

Scope and Contents January 21, 1855. Ezra Cornell to Alonzo B. Cornell: "Speed evident regrets his treachery toards me and proffers his services, to aid me in any way that I can suggest and at any time that his services can be available. I rarely get cheated twice by the same person." January 30, 1855. Ezra Cornell to Franklin C. Cornell: "I hope if you decide to go to school that you will make up your mind to spend your time profitably, remember that knowledge is power." Topics: Telegraph business...

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Topics: Telegraph business correspondence: Erie & Michigan line, finances, Ohio, Indiana & Illinois line, Southern Michigan line, western lines, office operations Personal names: Cornell, Franklin C.; Cornell, Mary Ann; Elwood, Isaac R.; Kendall, Amos; Wood, O.S.; Draper, J.S. Geography: Albion; Ithaca, N.Y.