To B. M. DuRell
per Telegraph Operator
8 February 1875 • Hartford, Conn.
(Paraphrase: Salt Lake City Tribune, 9 Feb 75, UCCL 11984)

Early yesterday morning, upon being fully advised in the meantime, Mr. Clemens transmitted, by telegraphic order, $1,000 to President DuRell of the Salt Lake City National Bank, and requested him to furnish bonds in any proceedings which might involve the necessity of sureties;