Telepost Telegraph Company bill, 1910

Summary

Creator:
Bacon, Augustus Octavius, 1839-1914
Date:
1910
Extent:
1 folder(s)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Telepost Telegraph Company Bill, ms604, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of 27 letters from various Georgia congressmen and senators to their constituents regarding the Telepost Company Bill of 1910.

Biographical / historical:

Incorporated in Maine in 1907, the Telepost Company was an independent telegraph company using the rapid system of telegraphy invented by Patrick B. Delaney. The company operated between Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Louisville and other cities in the west. Rates were a quarter for 25 words and a nickel for each additional 10 words when the message was delivered by messenger; and 50 words for a quarter when the message was sent by wire and delivered to the post office in a sealed envelope.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Telepost Telegraph Company Bill, ms604, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.