Edison, Thomas A., 02/12/1878-02/12/1878

File — Box: 2, Folder: 56

Identifier: 79435

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Contains incoming correspondence to John Gilmary Shea. Arranged alphabetically by last name of correspondent.

Dates

02/12/1878-02/12/1878

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Conditions Governing Access note

Extent

From the Collection: 24.25 Linear Feet (39 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

09/10/02

Container Summary

1 ALS dated 2/12/1878 from Thomas A. Edison to Frank Leslie, informing him that he has the phonograph running and discussing terms to have an artist from Leslie's Publishing House draw a sketch of it. Edison states that he expects to have another phonograph completed in the next few days and that he will photograph that one. Sent from Menlo Park, New Jersey, on "Edison's Electrical Pen and Duplicating Press" letterhead.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

LESLIE, FRANK - CORRESPONDENCE FROM EDISON, THOMAS A. (1878): Autographed Letter

EDISON, THOMAS A. - CORRESPONDENCE TO LESLIE, FRANK (1878): Autographed Letter

PHONOGRAPH - REFERENCE (1878) TO EDISON'S INVENTION: Autographed Letter