Philanthropist George Peabody Writes About Cyrus Field And The Transatlantic Cable: Mr. Field Is Fully Entitled To All The Honors He Has ReceivedIn Connection With The Atlantic Cable

GEORGE PEABODY (1795-1869). Peabody was an American financier and philanthropist.ALS. 1pg. 5 x 7. Ma...
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by GEORGE PEABODY
GEORGE PEABODY (1795-1869). Peabody was an American financier and philanthropist.ALS. 1pg. 5 x 7. May 30, 1868. 80 Eaton Square. An autograph letter signed George Peabody to Sir James Anderson (1824-1893); Anderson is best remembered for helming the SS Great Eastern that assisted Cyrus Field in laying the Transatlantic telegraph cable. Peabody wrote: While admitting that Mr. Field is fully entitled to all the honors he has received, and those your propose to pay him on the 1st July for his eminent services in connection with the Atlantic cable, my peculiar situation obliges me to decline the request contained in your private note. I intend to leave town today for Ireland to be absent two months. Very Truly Yrs George Peabody. The letter has mailing folds and is in fine condition. (Inventory #: 6634)
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