Secor v. Weed

In this case, the plaintiffs claim to have, by virtue of an agreement between them and the defendants, a certain interest in whatever rights the defendants are entitled to, under a certain letter, of which the following is a copy;

Gentlemen : Tour letter of the 30th September, in relation to lines of telegraphic communication proposed to be established by you, has been received. In view of the advantage to the service of a telegraphic communication between the military posts on the proposed route of your line, instructions will be given by this department to afford protection in the line to…