September 22, 1854. E.B. Sadler to Ezra Cornell concerning F.O.J. Smith's claims. September 24, 1854. Ezra Cornell to Mary Ann from Michigan City: "I wish you was here with me, I am not as well used when alone as when you are with me, I dont get as good a room, nor as clean a bed, I dont get called to my meals as early or by as pleasant a messenger, and at table I have to wate longer before being wated upon. All those ills are incident to being alone every one of which would banish before the magic presence of a woman.". Attempts to persuade Mary Ann and Emma to join him and discussion of the advantages of traveling during the winter. Topics: Telegraph business correspondence: office operations, finances Personal names: Cornell, Mary Ann; Cornell, Alonzo B.; Pew, W.P.; Livingston, Cambridge; Cornell, John H.; Sadler, E.B.; Haviland, J. Geography: Michigan; Indiana; Ohio