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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC06327 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1837 |
| Title | Samuel Finley Morse to Catherine A. Pattison apologising for his late reply which he blames on being consumed with perfecting his telegraph |
| Date | 9 July 1837 |
| Author | Morse, Samuel Finley Breese (1791-1872) |
| Recipient | Pattison, Catherine A. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Apologizes profusely for not writing back sooner and expresses his fondness for her and her friendship. States he has been consumed with perfecting his telegraph, which is "nearly ready to put into operation." Writes very personally and asks about Pattison's summer plans. Advises that if she goes to Saratoga, she should not expect to experience the same pleasures as last year, possibly referring to a former love. Discusses parties he has attended and mutual acquaintances. Addressed to Pattison in Troy, New York. |
| Subjects | Women's History Inventor Invention Telegraph Science and Technology Entertaining and Hospitality |
| People | Morse, Samuel Finley Breese (1791-1872) Pattison, Catherine A. (fl. 1837) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Science, Technology, Invention; Women in American History |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Morse is credited with inventing the telegraph and Morse code. In 1844, he sent the first telegraphic message, from Baltimore to Washington, D.C. He was also an accomplished artist and politician. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |