April 27, 1852. Ezra Cornell to J.J. Speed: "I regard Smith's treatment towards us, in giving O'Reilly the control of the territory in question, as the most shabby character?" April 27, 1852. J.J. Speed to Ezra Cornell including comment on the company and speculations on telegraph science. April 30, 1852. Ezra Cornell to Mary Ann Cornell: "I can disern a streak of light, the clouds of adversity appear to be braking, and the sunshine of hope glimmers through the fractured darkness." May 4, 1852. Ezra Cornell to Alonzo B. Cornell: "As you requested I have secured your appointment as Agent of the New York Mutual Life insurance Co." Topics: Telegraph business correspondence: transfer of lines, office operations, materials and supplies, patents and contracts, new lines in the South. Personal names: Speed, J.J.; Cornell, Mary Ann; Cornell, Alonzo B. Geography: New York City