Letter of authenticity for Transatlantic telegraph cable
Object No. B2158-3
Letter of authenticity, for length of Transatlantic telegraph cable, paper, signed by Cyrus W Field, for Tiffany & Co, New York, United States of America, 21 August 1858
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Summary
Physical Description
A single piece of paper certifying the authenticity of the Transatlantic telegraph cable. The letter is dated 21 August 1858 and is signed by Cyrus W. Field. The bottom of the letter is marked with the following 'Entd according to Act of Congress AD 1858 by Tiffany & Co in the Clks Offc of the dist Ct of the Sth dist of N.Y.'
DIMENSIONS
Width
116 mm
PRODUCTION
Notes
Signed by Cyrus W Field
SOURCE
Acquisition Date
27 September 1974
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