January 21, 1855. Ezra Cornell to Alonzo B. Cornell: "Speed evident regrets his treachery toards me and proffers his services, to aid me in any way that I can suggest and at any time that his services can be available. I rarely get cheated twice by the same person." January 30, 1855. Ezra Cornell to Franklin C. Cornell: "I hope if you decide to go to school that you will make up your mind to spend your time profitably, remember that knowledge is power." Topics: Telegraph business correspondence: office operations, finances, Cleveland, Wheeling and Zanesville line, Ezra Cornell's settlement with Speed, stocks; House Company Personal names: Haas, J.; Cornell, Alonzo B.; Curtiss, George; Hopkins, P.A.; Cornell, Mary Ann; Beebe, Jeremiah S.; Chace, Rebecca; Pew, W.P.; Cornell, Franklin C. Geography: Albion; Utica