[D8818ATZ], Letter from Thomas Alva Edison to Sigmund Bergmann, September 28th, 1888
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[D8818ATZ], Letter from Thomas Alva Edison to Sigmund Bergmann, September 28th, 1888
Editor's Notes
I am much surprised at your letter of 26th. The personal reflections on Insull are best disposed of by saying that I know you have no basis on which to make any such statements about him. He simply acts for me when I desire him to and is careful to speak well of people rather than antagonize them. # re the examination of your books, it is simply a question of accountancy. Surely you do not profess to be an accountant, I do not. I am not questioning your ability to run your own business. I merely ask a representative well acquainted with our business and also a good accountant act as our representative, with McClement who represents the other side. I chose Insull because he has my confidence. In your refusal you give no real reason for not respecting my wishes, and before asking me to do as you wish, I think you should give valid reasons. # re the matter of the Machine Works making goods you should make, they advised you of their refusal to do any such thing. I was appealed to by Professor Marks to set aside their refusal and I refused to do so. I am surprised that you should make such a statement.
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Recipient
Date
1888-09-28
Type
Folder/Volume ID
D8818-F
Microfilm ID
122:583
Document ID
D8818ATZ
Publisher
Thomas A. Edison Papers, School of Arts and Sciences, Rutgers University