November 30, 1850. J.J. Speed to Ezra Cornell: "I have generally looked on the bright side of the picture, and believed the good time was coming; but since you was here, I have been more discouraged than I have ever been before. The debts unpaid at F, and the bitter curses heaped upon the Telegraph?" December 5, 1850. Jeremiah S. Beebe to Ezra Cornell: "The constant habit of smoking in the office keeps me sick at the stomach, and has frequently driven me to the street. It is much more like a bar room of a small tavern than a place of business." December 5, 1850. Charles Robinson to Ezra Cornell: "I understand (Mr. Beebe) has written you about the office being like a bar room - I deny this. I should not, were it not through respect to you, allow Mr. Beebe in the office as he is often under the influence of liquor?" Topics: Telegraph business correspondence: finances, materials and supplies. Personal names: Speed, J.J.; Ingersoll, Charles M.; Beebe, Jeremiah S.; Robinson, Charles B.; Ely, Charles; Dunham, J. Geography: Newburgh, N.Y.; New York City