[D8814ABD], Letter from Cyra B Wattles to Thomas Alva Edison, February 26th, 1888
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Title
[D8814ABD], Letter from Cyra B Wattles to Thomas Alva Edison, February 26th, 1888
Editor's Notes
I take the liberty to write to you asking if you could help me into a situation in your works. I am 28 years of age and have worked at the machine business 10 years. I have worked for the Corliss Steam Engine Company for 8 years. I have [--] [--] the experimental work for the late Mr. Corliss for the past 4 years. Having lost my best friend and employer, I am desirous of anything in the field of [--] and thought of you [--] [--] and decided to write to you stating the case as it stands. Would it be of any use for me to come out and see you? If so could you drop me a line. Hoping that this request will find favor in your estimation. And knowing of no other way of communicating with you, I have taken the liberty of writing.
Author
Recipient
Mentioned
Date
1888-02-26
Type
Subject
Folder/Volume ID
D8814-F
Microfilm ID
121:878
Document ID
D8814ABD
Publisher
Thomas A. Edison Papers, School of Arts and Sciences, Rutgers University