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To Father. The telegram reads: City Department, American Telegraph Company, General Office, 145 Broadway, with a disclaimer and the charge amount for transmissions underneath. Received at the New-York Hotel, May 16 1862. From Sturgis to his father requesting money be sent to him via Mrs. Burnaps. The back of the telegraph features a map of New York City Stations for the American Telegraph Co.