[D8814ABK], Letter from Alex Craig, Jr. to Thomas Alva Edison, March 28th, 1888

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Title

[D8814ABK], Letter from Alex Craig, Jr. to Thomas Alva Edison, March 28th, 1888

Editor's Notes

you may perhaps remember me as having worked in your lab in Menlo Park some years ago. I have been working a special study of Electric Lighting since then and may say that I have a perfectly thorough knowledge of the practical part of it. I put up a number of new plants for the Thomson-Houston people and was until lately in the employ of the Excelsior Co in Brooklyn. I left them on account of ill health. I have been taking a vacation and now wish to get back to work. I should like very much to be again in your employ either in one of your labs or for the lighting co. I have never been discharged from a place since I left you and can refer you as to my ability to several well known men in the lighting business. I may say also that I am not in the least afraid of work of any kind and am a fair machinist. I have built both dynamos and lamps myself and am well grounded on their practical construction and operation. If you can give or get me a situation I can promise attentiveness and a fair amount of skill. I am offered a place in Chicago but object very much to going so far away. I am married and my habits are good. If you can give me a favorable reply you will be conferring a great kindness. I am satisfied to take any position that will enable me to earn enough to live on. [New name mention: Excelsior Co]

Date

1888-03-28

Type

Folder/Volume ID

D8814-F

Microfilm ID

121:887

Document ID

D8814ABK

Publisher

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