1872 Correspondence with Barling and Davis

parties having authority with the President, to get him (the President) to recommend the appointment of a commission in his Message to Congress.

It will we think, be well to bring all influence possible to effect this, but as Mr. Beaman will be fully posted when he returns from Washington this can be discussed hereafter.

We remain Yours truly Barling & Davis

The Western Union Telegraph Company

Dated New York Nov 18 1872 Received at New Bedford 10.19 To Wm W. Crapo

Can you meet Beaman here tomorrow if not when

Barling & Davis Answer

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Barling & Davis

The Western Union Telegraph Company

Dated New York Nov. 18, 1872 Received at New Bedford 3.47 To W W Crapo

Come on on Wednesday night

Barling & Davis

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New York Novm. 18 1872

Wm. W. Crapo Esqr New Bedford

Dear Sir,

We telegraphed you this A.m.--asking if you could meet Mr. Beaman here tomorrow, & we have your reply at 2 p.m. saying, "I prefer to be in New York Thursday but will be there tomorrow if you prefer it. Telegraph me in season your wishes. I must be here on Wednesday."

To this we have replied, "Come on on Wednesday night". This we trust may have reached you in season to prevent your inconveniencing yourself by coming on to-night & hoping to see you Thursday about 10 A.m. We remain

Yours truly Barling & Davis