Telegraph Message from Horace E. Baldwin to Charles Tobias, January 30, 1851

A brief one-eighth page telegram sent from Horace E. Baldwin in New York City to Charles Tobias in New Orleans via the Washington & New Orleans Telegraph Company on January 30, 1851. The message reflects typical concise communication style of telegrams. Horace E. Baldwin was a partner in Taylor, Baldwin and Co. in Newark, NJ before moving to New Orleans in 1842, where he remained until at least 1853.

Associated People/Businesses

• Baldwin, Horace E.
• Washington & New Orleans Telegraph Co.
• H. E. Baldwin & Co.
• Tobias, Charles

Geography

• New York City
• New Orleans
• Louisiana

Subjects

• Telegraph
• Commercial correspondence
• 19th century

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 3, Folder 8