ALS, one page, 5.75 x 9, personal letterhead, May 16, 1889. Barnum writes to the Connecticut Telephone Company. In full: “Please let me have two speaking tube telephones and transmitters from my house across the road to my barn on my own premises.” After signing, Barnum adds the notation “Lease 32350.” Intersecting mailing folds (vertical fold slightly touching “P”), files holes, and mild handling wear, otherwise fine condition. A most unusual association between the great showman and early telephony! R&R COA.
