[D8814ADA], Letter from Samuel Insull to Thomas Alva Edison, July 17th, 1888
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Title
[D8814ADA], Letter from Samuel Insull to Thomas Alva Edison, July 17th, 1888
Editor's Notes
I am very anxious to obtain a position for a young Englishman, an entire stranger in this country, who has never had any experience whatever, except that of a first class education. He attended the Edinburgh University and passed every examination except his "final." This last examination he did not remain at college long enough to take. He was educated for the medical profession, and is reputed to be a very smart young fellow. He has had of course absolutely no experience, and it is consequently very difficult for him to start in. It has occurred to me that he is the class of man who should make a good experiment. He is willing to do anything as long as he can get enough to keep himself. Cannot you give gim a chance, at any $10.00 a week? I am sure he will work hard so as to try and earn advancement. I will vouch for him personally. Please let me know what you can do. TAE marg: "Can start him in new phono factory in six weeks"
Author
Recipient
Date
1888-07-17
Type
Subject
Folder/Volume ID
D8814-F
Microfilm ID
121:949
Document ID
D8814ADA
Publisher
Thomas A. Edison Papers, School of Arts and Sciences, Rutgers University