[D8239O], Letter from Edward Hibberd Johnson to Edward Pleydell Bouverie, January 23rd, 1882
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[D8239O], Letter from Edward Hibberd Johnson to Edward Pleydell Bouverie, January 23rd, 1882
Editor's Notes
[enclosure to D8239N?] RE: Fabbri's truncated negotiations with you & Waterhouse, let me give you my views, having knowledge of TAE, DM&Co, and also waterhouse (to whom will submit this first). Rehearses TAE's accomplishments and commercialization strategy; ie, waiting for completion of all details, and not wasting effort pursuing infringers until then. Makes extended argument for commercial strength of TAE's position: competitors/infringers have elements but not complete system, following blind leads, etc. Think TAE disappointed in result of Fabbri's negotiations; assented only because of high standing of the parties, but thinks his old telephone associates have "the characteristic timidity of capital." Removing clause 17 would eliminate last lingering doubt from TAE's mind (deals with payment of additional sum, for mfg of lamps and dynamos?; says TAE needs cash). Gas in London far cheaper than anywhere else; if he can make it here, he can make it anywhere and value of inventions will increase accordingly.
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Mentioned
Date
1882-01-23
Type
Subject
Folder/Volume ID
D8239-F
Microfilm ID
62:725
Document ID
D8239O
Publisher
Thomas A. Edison Papers, School of Arts and Sciences, Rutgers University