Ledger

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The United States Pacific Telegraph stock subscribers ledger lists approximately 225 subscribers with shares purchased, in 1865, for the construction of a telegraph from Chicago to San Francisco. In 1869 this company merged with the Western Union Telegraph Company. Many of the leading names of American finance are listed among the subscribers, including two members of the Morgan family and two members of the Barney family.

Dates

Creation: 1865

Creator

From the Collection: United States Pacific Telegraph (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.