[D8603ZBL], Letter from Cornell University, Robert Henry Thurston to Thomas Alva Edison, May 22nd, 1886

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Title

[D8603ZBL], Letter from Cornell University, Robert Henry Thurston to Thomas Alva Edison, May 22nd, 1886

Editor's Notes

Received yours of the 21st. ##I will have a good place for the dynamo and will see that the lamps are put where their light shall be seen at[?] all our [-----]. ##We have our last general meeting of all students next Friday afternoon. A great many distinguished engineers have been with us in the course of the winter to talk to the 200 young electrical and mechanical students at these Friday afternoon meetings, including Deavitt, E[----], Porter, etc. Can't you take a vacation and come to see us and tell them something of your experiences on the 28th? ##I can promise you a warm welcome by President, professors, and students, and will promise to show you the best plant[?] for instruction in the country and that means in the world. ##Mrs. Thurston will take care of Mrs. Edison if you will bring her along. ##Next winter, I shall have[?] to offer you a reception here and illumination by your own light.

Date

1886-05-22

Type

Folder/Volume ID

D8603-F

Microfilm ID

79:128

Document ID

D8603ZBL

Publisher

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