[D8805AII], Letter from Edward P Roberts, Cornell University to Thomas Alva Edison, October 27th, 1888
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Title
[D8805AII], Letter from Edward P Roberts, Cornell University to Thomas Alva Edison, October 27th, 1888
Editor's Notes
"At the suggestion of D. Thurston I write its to inform you of the condition of the Edison plant in Sibley College- In the main it is in good shape- I hope to improve it considerably however and to show something besides plain old drop lighting- If you desire to add to your genorisity-by sending any peculiar appliances. I will gladly erect same. In [unclear] machine sharp I find lamps have been frequently broken and desire to practice- same and increase their effectiveness by putting plain tin shades on same-for which we are head above-60-2 1/4" shade holder all told. ### Also I desire to have a sample case in my lecture some of Edison exhibits and would be much pleased with [unclear] in that line apparatus or photo. ### In use in our course and to use in a public lecture Buffalo during the coming winter a board or case containing samples of a Edison lamp is [unclear] of construction would be of very just interest. ### IT may interest you to hear that the boys practice with [unclear] soldering for--like [unclear] under my direction as will so with looks vc." Very truly yours, E.P. Roberts
Recipient
Mentioned
Date
1888-10-27
Type
Folder/Volume ID
D8805-F
Microfilm ID
121:584
Document ID
D8805AII
Publisher
Thomas A. Edison Papers, School of Arts and Sciences, Rutgers University