English telegraph engineer and founder of submarine telegraphy (1805-1863) who, in 1850, founded the English and Irish Magnetic Telegraph Company, which laid the first submarine telegraph cable to Ireland. He was involved in the transatlantic telegraph cable project and was confident that England and America would be linked, but he did not live to see it accomplished. Scarce DS, signed “John W. Brett,” one page, 10.25 x 8, circa 1853. Three-language stock certificate for the Mediterranean Electric Company issued for “One Share of £10. to Bearer.” Signed boldly at the conclusion by John Watkins Brett as manager. In fine condition.
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