With permission, I am posting a 1857 Magnetic Telegram that James Doty sent to me in e-mail. This is an amazing piece of history. I thank James for making it available to ICON.

James Doty e-Mail

I like the early glass and wood stuff ie Telegraph. So i started looking for telegrams. My earliest is 1848. I have two written to. Family name Doty that are early. Many are posted on www on 1 of my 5 web sites. Nice article. James