[D0110AAA], Letter from Edward McGarvey to West Orange Laboratory, July 1st, 1901
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[TAE Marginalia] <Tell him to send his photo then bring this letter + photo to me-E> July 1st 1901 Mechanical Supt Edison Laboratory Orange N.J. Dear Sir: I would like very much to get a position in the experimental laboratory of Mr. Edison. I am twenty four years old, have studied electrical engineering, have four years shop experience and have worked three more years with several telephone companies from whom I have letters of reference. I served them in the capacity of electrician. I hold several patents on electrical devices, weighing systems hotel and telephone calls and others all based on harmonic vibration, are covered by them. I have made a study of vibratory motion, especially electroharmonic vibration. I mail to you under separate cover a copy of Scientific American Aug 18, 1900 containing an article written by me describing a weighing system of my design on the harmonic principle. If you have a position to offer I hope you will let me know. I will not expect any but modest wages, my principle object would be to obtain the valuable experience to be had in your great shop. Yours very truly, Edward McGarvey