“With great respect, I remain,
“Your obedient servant,
“Cyrus W. Field.”
“Bedford Springs, Pa., August 6, 1858.
“To Cyrus W. Field, Esq., Trinity Bay:
“My dear Sir,—I congratulate you with all my heart upon the success of the great enterprise with which your name is so honorably connected.
“Under the blessing of Divine Providence I trust it may prove instrumental in promoting perpetual peace and friendship between kings and nations. I have not yet received the Queen’s despatch.
“Yours very respectfully,
“James Buchanan.”
Captain Hudson’s telegram is given as it was written; it shows his simplicity of character and warm heart:
“U. S. Steam Frigate ‘Niagara,’
“Bay of Bull’s Arms,
“Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, August 5, 1858.
“My dear Eliza,—God has been with us. The telegraphic cable is laid without accident, and to Him be all the glory.
“We are all well.
“Your ever-affectionate husband,
“Wm. L. Hudson.