[D8239ZGI], Memorandum, Thomas Alva Edison, October 1882

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Title

[D8239ZGI], Memorandum, Thomas Alva Edison, October 1882

Editor's Notes

two-page draft memorandum of organization plan for English isolated lighting Co. {useful reference for Edison's philosophy of salesmanship.} Put a good mech engineer like Orlick in charge, let it operate throughout England. Conduct business as in US, no advertising. "Make the best installations possible & see that whatever you do make continues to give satisfaction." Employ 2 or more good commercial travellers "& instruct these men minutely how to present the subject arguments to use & methods of figuring." Say nothing against competitors but explain why are prices are higher for first cost. "do all business by personal satisfaction."

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Date

1882-10-00

Type

Folder/Volume ID

D8239-F

Microfilm ID

62:1171

Document ID

D8239ZGI

Publisher

Thomas A. Edison Papers, School of Arts and Sciences, Rutgers University
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