"The officers of the British Museum had already examined the collection, and it was perhaps on their report that Mr. Gladstone came to see the collection; but whether he came with a view to securing it for the British Museum or not I cannot say. Your father asked me to drive back with him to Mr. Morgan's office, and suggested to Mr. Morgan (as agent for Mr. Johnston) to close the purchase of the collection with me _verbally at once_, and a payment was made on account without delay, and without waiting for the papers to be drawn up. "It was through your father that my collection became the property of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It was he who introduced me to Mr. Gladstone, Earl Granville, Mr. Adams, then United States minister in London; also to the Dean of Westminster and Lady Augusta Stanley, and to many other of his English friends. He invited a large party to meet me at dinner, and also brought many to see my Cypriote collection. I doubt if, without the great personal interest shown by your father, it would ever have become the property of the Metropolitan Museum; because it was only after this that the London press went wild over securing it for England. "I have said, and shall always say, that it is chiefly, if not wholly, due to Cyrus W. Field that my discoveries are in this city to-day." The sale of the New York, Newfoundland, and London Telegraph Company was made early in this year, and on July 2, 1873, he writes to Mr. Orton, the president of the Western Union Telegraph Company: "The New York, Newfoundland, and London Telegraph Company, having been consolidated with the Anglo-American Telegraph Company, Limited, drafts will hereafter be made upon your company, and communications made in the name of the said Anglo-American Telegraph Company, Limited." Among the cable messages sent during the autumn of this year these are of interest: "September 19th.--Great panic here in money market." "September 20th.--Confidently believed, reliable quarter, government will take measures relieve market before Monday, but thus far panic has exceeded anything ever known." "Saturday, October 30th.--Most of the firms that have suspended are those that have been doing too much business for their capital, but confidence is so shaken that many stocks are being sold at whatever they will bring. Think perhaps have seen worst, but don't yet see signs permanent improvement." "Monday, November 1st.--Western Union sold before panic at 90. Has sold in last few days less than 44." We find these entries in his diary: "January 13th, 1874.--Arrived in London." "February 14th.--Sailed from Liverpool for New York in the _Cuba_; fifty-sixth voyage." This letter followed him to New York: "11 CARLTON HOUSE TERRACE, "_March 31, 1874_.