Replying to letter to TAE from May 21st. Says that TAE indicated that must "quick season the bamboo by fire, as all which we receive not seasoned has dry rot and is consequently useless." Indicates that Tate regularly forwards McGowan's letters to Johnson. Then references the phonograph, to go on the market soon, as a device he's been using for dictation over the previous weeks. Briefly describes its unveiling in Europe. References the Lab, and TAE's building of a phonograph factory. Briefly discusses Insull's success and holiday plans. References the upcoming presidential election (Cleveland/Thurman and Harrison/Norton). Finishes by stating, "For the present, TAE does not want you to return. I will let you know when he wants to regulate your movements."

Tate, Alfred Ord

McGowan, Frank

West Orange Laboratory

Johnson, Edward Hibberd

1888-07-02

1880-1889

Letter

National government (U.S.)

Cellulose, resins, and related products

Cylinder phonograph

D8818AOH

D8818

[D8818AOH], Letter from Alfred Ord Tate to Frank McGowan, July 2nd, 1888

122:410

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

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