Date:  7 Nov 1885
From:  W.C. VanHorne
To:  Rt Hon Sir J.A. MacDonald KCB
 
Craigelleaichie Eagle Pass BC
 
Thanks to your far seeing policy and unwavering support the Canadian Pacific Railway is completed.
 
The last rail was laid this (Saturday) morning at 9:22
 
W.C. VanHorne
 
Editor's Note:  Craigellachie is spelled incorrectly.
 
I've added the telegram to the Last Spike page.