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The idea of sending messages over long distances was hardly new when Samuel Morse began developing his telegraph. In the 1790s, France had introduced a system of signaling towers that could relay messages across the countryside. By 1832, Morse, a professor at New York University, was developing his own idea of transmitting messages through electrical wires. With the assistance of others, he helped develop the system of dots and dashes that became known as Morse code.

Although numerous inventors contributed to the development of the telegraph, Morse became the name most closely associated with its success. In 1843, Congress appropriated $30,000 to establish an experimental telegraph...
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Just purchased I believe to be an original pair of high grade private purchase Smith Patent layered bullion silk velvet field with black wool backing. The yellow has mellowed softly over the 160 odd years. See what you think?

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From an 1893 newspaper: "Fort Simmons. From the Muncy Luminary. One of the important fortifications built during the late rebellion has never had a place in history. It was constructed on Big Round Top under cover of night, after the second day's battle at Gettysburg, and was the work of a single private of Co. H, Fifth Pennsylvania Reserves. The valiant builder and engineer was the enterprising blacksmith, George W. Simmons, now of Sonestown, Sullivan county, Penna. … It was decided that the Fifth Reserves should quietly ascend the heights during the night and take possession. … A strong line of pickets was at once formed, on which our friend Simmons and several of his comrades were...
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John Buford Jr.​
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Born: March 4, 1826
Birthplace: Woodford County, Kentucky
Father: Colonel John Buford Sr. 1778 – 1847
Mother: Ann B. Watson
Wife: Martha McDowell "Pattie" Duke 1830 – 1903

Children:
James Duke Buford 1855 – 1874​
(Buried: Georgetown Cemetery, Georgetown, Kentucky)​
Pattie McDowell Duke Buford 1857 – 1863​
(Buried: Georgetown Cemetery, Georgetown, Kentucky)​

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