Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872 to John C. Spencer
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02112 Author/Creator: Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 January 1844 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
States that the lead pipe delivered by F.O. J. Smith, the contractors with Mr. Tatham and his brothers, is defective. Describes the main problem, "I find it defective in many points but particularly in the destructive effect that has been produced upon the insulation of the wires by the hot process of manufacture." Informs that the wires will have to be removed from the pipes, re-varnished, and put back in the pipe. Estimates the cost of the repairs to be $500. States that the Tathams will credit $50 of the cost. Puts much of the blame on his Assistant Professor Fiskee, whom he has since dismissed from service.
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