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Morse's Telegraph
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September 28, 1837

Samuel F. B. Morse has applied for a patent on his electrical telegraph, an "improvement in the mode of communicating information by signals by the application of electro-magnetism." The device is able to transmit signals via wire over long distances, enabling instantaneous communication between two points without requiring a messenger to travel between them.

Mr. Morse, known previously in Washington for his paintings and political nativism, has approached Secretary of the Treasury Levi Woodbury with an offer to develop the invention further using government aid. Secretary Woodbury seemed greatly impressed with the initial demonstration, in which a signal was sent through 10 miles of wire, and has recommended that the president introduce a bill supporting the telegraph's development during the next session of Congress. Morse has been invited to the White House next week to discuss the issue personally with President Van Buren.
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What an age we live in. It's doubtful any wonders could be imagined more intriguing then this. Luck to Mr. Morse and his invention.
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Congress has narrowly voted in favor of granting Mr. Morse a stipend of $300,000 to begin large-scale development of the telegraph. The measure passed following public support from President Van Buren, who apparently was influenced by the former administration's interest in promoting contact with the West. Even so the vote carried only 95 to 92 in the House, with many abstentions and limited support from western Democrats enabling the majority.

Morse and his new partner, Alfred Vail, plan to begin constructing an experimental telegraph line from Washington to Baltimore this spring. If successful it will undoubtedly be followed by new lines to the major cities of the North and West.
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