[D0211AAW], Letter from Goodrich (B.F.) Co to John F Randolph, September 4th, 1902
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Letterhead of the B. F. Goodrich Company. Akron Rubber Works, Akron, Ohio. Sept. 4th, 1902. Mr. J. F. Randolph, Laboratory of Thomas A. Edison, Orange, N. J. Dear Sir:- Your letter of 3rd inst., addressed to our Secretary, Mr. R. P. Marvin, has been turned over by him to the Hose Department. We note that Mrs. Edison desires that we ship to her 150 ft. of 2-1/2" Rubber Fire Hose, canvas covered, with nozzle for same. By canvas covered we understand that what is known as woven Cotton Rubber Lined Hose is wanted, this being the kind generally used for the fire protection of houses, mills, factories and the like. Couplings will have to be attached to the Hose, but before we can get these out it will be necessary for you to send us an old coupling, plug, or other connection showing the thread now in use and that which the net fittings must match. Nearly every city and town has a thread of its own, and the only way we can do is to work to a sample. It is important that the thread be exactly right, for, if it were not so the hose could not be attached to the plugs and consequently could not be used. If, upon receipt of this letter, you will get and send to us by express a sample 2-1/2" thread as above specified, we shall feel obliged. It will be returned with the shipment. We are forwarding it to you by today's mail a sample of our high grade seamless Planet brand 2-1/2" Cotton Rubber Lined Hose which is the quality we recommend, provided it is the style of Hose Mrs. Edison requires. The other kind, which is known as regular Rubber Hose, we can furnish instead, if it should be wanted. The Hose will be in sections of 50 ft., that being the longest in which it is made. By means of the couplings which we will attach the sections can be connected and used in one continuous length if desired. We await your early advices regarding the thread for the couplings and nozzle, and should also like to know whether Hose like sample we are submitting is the proper kind. We will give prompt attention to the order upon receipt of your reply, and will bill the goods at a special close price. Very truly yours, The B. F. Goodrich Company.