Two Fathers, Two Sons, Two Telegrams By MI Digital September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 On May 24, 1861, Ephraim D. Ellsworth, 52, happened to be in the telegraph office in Mechanicsville, N.Y., when a shocking message came across the wires. The operator wept openly, then pulled himself Subscribe or log in to read the rest of this content.
