Western Union Telegraph Expedition - Report of Charles S. Bulkley, March 1, 1867
About the Project
In the 1850's, interest in expanding international trade with Russia, China and Japan took off. An international telegraph line was not the first idea proposed but it did appeal to the Western Union Telegraph Company. A Western Union connection through Russia to Europe could enable Western Union to dominate the global telegraph market. U.S. Colonel Charles S. Buckley was selected to lead the expedition to survey a route, accompanied by scientists to document the land, flora, fauna and peoples they found there. The expedition was discontinued in 1867. Please join us in transcribing Bulkley’s report to the expedition's Executive Committee.
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