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Bound volume---24 October 1849-19 March 1850
Bound volume---24 October 1849-19 March 1850
Bound volume---24 October 1849-19 March 1850
Bound volume---24 October 1849-19 March 1850
Bound volume---24 October 1849-19 March 1850
Bound volume---24 October 1849-19 March 1850
Bound volume---24 October 1849-19 March 1850
Bound volume---24 October 1849-19 March 1850
Bound volume---24 October 1849-19 March 1850
Bound volume---24 October 1849-19 March 1850
Summary
Once the potential suggested by Morse's 1844 success began to be realized, other rival systems soon would emerge, naturally claiming to provide better and faster communication. This poster advertises a forthcoming exhibition of one such telegraph. As with many other technological pioneers, Morse would have to endure many a challenge to his patent in court.
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samuel f b morse papers at the library of congress 1793 1919
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samuel finley breese morse
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Date
01/01/1849
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Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872.
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Library of Congress
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