Pierce, Franklin; Marcy, W. L.; et al. Message of the President of the United States, communicating...information respecting the condition and prospects of a plan for connecting this continent with Europe by sub-marine wires. Washington: A. O. P. NIcholson, Printer, 1857. First Edition. [12531]
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34th Congress, 3d Session, Senate Ex. Doc. No. 22.
Statements by President Pierce and others, including from the New York, Newfoundland, and London Telegraph Company on the status of a proposed underwater telegraph line connecting New York with Europe. The suggested line would run from London to Ireland to Newfoundland to New York City. Includes some estimated costs and a statement by James Wilson, representing the British government.
The first cable was completed in 1858 but failed within a few weeks. A more permanent cable was put down in 1866.
