[D8713AAB], Letter from Reginald Aubrey Fessenden to Thomas Alva Edison, July 18th, 1887
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Title
[D8713AAB], Letter from Reginald Aubrey Fessenden to Thomas Alva Edison, July 18th, 1887
Editor's Notes
Have wanted to learn electrical engineering for sometime, but circumstances prevented; my father was defrauded of all his money so that I had to quit college and earn my keep as well as pay off my college bills; have now done this and have come to NY to see if you would hire me; previous employment was in a bank where I was promoted three times with salary increases from $250-$850; don't expect such a high salary; "I am not afraid of work--no matter how rough or dirty--& shall give it all my attention"; am strong & in good health with good knowledge of math; have also "taught myself a little perspective"; can give references for character and work; if it's okay, I will call on you this week; if you have nothing, I can wait; have saved some money and have New York friends who edit newspapers who can give me work. "But I would like to begin as soon as possible."
Author
Recipient
Date
1887-07-18
Type
Subject
Folder/Volume ID
D8713-F
Microfilm ID
119:468
Document ID
D8713AAB
Publisher
Thomas A. Edison Papers, School of Arts and Sciences, Rutgers University