February 16, 1848. J. Haviland: "I see that Mr. O.R. is pushing his line to Chicago and that Springfield has subscribed $8000!!! What do you think of that? February 18, 1848. AA. Mann to Ezra Cornell: "I learn that Col. Speed will not purchase the DeWitt farm at your place. I am therefore at liberty to received a proposal from you if you desire to purchase. The lowest price will be the sum as agreed to by Col. Speed, $6000." Topics: Telegraph business correspondence: finances, construction of lines, western lines, rates, materials and supplies, stock subscriptions, disputes concerning western lines; family cemetery. Personal names: Wood, Benjamin; Cornell, Alonzo B.; Wood, M.B.; Griffin, Emily; Curtis, N.T.; Haviland, J.; Speed, J.J.; Mann, A.A. Geography: Dryden, N.Y.; Ithaca, N.Y.; Montreal; Vermont; Buffalo