Biographical note: Morse, a portrait painter, was intrigued by the possible use of the recently discovered magneto-electricity as a means of recording intelligence at a distance. For five years he worked on crude models, then in 1837, he sought financial assistance and a patent from the U.S. government. On February 21, 1838, his instrument was demonstrated before the President and Cabinet and a bill to appropriate $30,000 for an experimental line was introduced in congress. by a narrow margin of eight votes the bill was passed in 1843 and a line from Washington to Baltimore was immediately begun. On May 24, 1844, the first message was tapped out by Morse in Washington to his assistant, Alfred Vail, in Baltimore.Biographical note: Morse, a portrait painter, was intrigued by the possible use of the recently discovered magneto-electricity as a means of recording intelligence at a distance. For five years he worked on crude models, then in 1837, he sought financial assistance and a patent from the U.S. government. On February 21, 1838, his instrument was demonstrated before the President and Cabinet and a bill to appropriate $30,000 for an experimental line was introduced in congress. by a narrow margin of eight votes the bill was passed in 1843 and a line from Washington to Baltimore was immediately begun. On May 24, 1844, the first message was tapped out by Morse in Washington to his assistant, Alfred Vail, in Baltimore. Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872 Telegraphs for the United States : Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury Transmitting a Report upon the Subject of a System of Telegraphs for the United States Original published by: Washington, D.C. : Thomas Allen, print., 1837 / Reprint published by: FBRE Ltd., Bound / Flex Cover with cloth spine. Facsimile Replica Edition. Modern, but no reprint date listed. American History, Biography. 37 pages. Paper / Soft cover reprint edition in very good or better condition, slight wear to edges. Overall good copy of this scarce resourece material. Excellent read. A good book to enjoy and keep on hand. Or would make a great gift for the fan / reader in your life. Biographical note: Morse, a portrait painter, was intrigued by the possible use of the recently discovered magneto-electricity as a means of recording intelligence at a distance. For five years he worked on crude models, then in 1837, he sought financial assistance and a patent from the U.S. government. On February 21, 1838, his instrument was demonstrated before the President and Cabinet and a bill to appropriate $30,000 for an experimental line was introduced in congress. by a narrow margin of eight votes the bill was passed in 1843 and a line from Washington to Baltimore was immediately begun. On May 24, 1844, the first message was tapped out by Morse in Washington to his assistant, Alfred Vail, in Baltimore. Clean and Unmarked Text. Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: Biographical note: Morse, a portrait painter, was intrigued by the possible use of the recently discovered magneto-electricity as a means of recording intelligence at a distance. For five years he worked on crude models, then in 1837, he sought financial assistance and a patent from the U.S. government. On February 21, 1838, his instrument was demonstrated before the President and Cabinet and a bill to appropriate $30,000 for an experimental line was introduced in congress. by a narrow margin of eight votes the bill was passed in 1843 and a line from Washington to Baltimore was immediately begun. On May 24, 1844, the first message was tapped out by Morse in Washington to his assistant, Alfred Vail, in Baltimore.Biographical note: Morse, a portrait painter, was intrigued by the possible use of the recently discovered magneto-electricity as a means of recording intelligence at a distance. For five years he worked on crude models, then in 1837, he sought financial assistance and a patent from the U.S. government. On February 21, 1838, his instrument was demonstrated before the President and Cabinet and a bill to appropriate $30,000 for an experimental line was introduced in congress. by a narrow margin of eight votes the bill was passed in 1843 and a line from Washington to Baltimore was immediately begun. On May 24, 1844, the first message was tapped out by Morse in Washington to his assistant, Alfred Vail, in Baltimore.