American scientist Samuel Morse patented his invention of an electrical telegraph in 1837—the original here.

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American scientist Samuel Morse (1791-1872) was a major contributor to the invention of a single-wire telegraph system. He patented his invention of an electrical telegraph in 1837. His first message, sent in Morristown, New Jersey, was "A patient waiter is no loser." This diagram of Morse's original telegraph dates to 1876.

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