[D8907ABC], Letter from Nature (Paris), H Vila to Thomas Alva Edison, April 23rd, 1889
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- Title
- [D8907ABC], Letter from Nature (Paris), H Vila to Thomas Alva Edison, April 23rd, 1889
- Editor's Notes
- it is my intention to publish on your discovereis a serious and complete study for French readers.##As in France you are both little and inaccurately known to the public at large, the sucdess of a work of this kind is certain, for every one will be eager to read the history and achievements of the most extraordinary inventor of our times.##To attain this end, it is however essential that every thing contained in the book shouldbe historically and scientifically correct, and the best course I can adopt is to apply to you for the necessary information. I should therefore me extremely grateful if you would favor me with a biographical sketch together with historical and descriptive accounts of all your inventions. In the event of my request meeting with your approval, I would beg you to forward the documents tot eh above address and to receive the best thanks of a fervid admirer Yours truly H. Vila Professor of Physics Sub editor of "La Nature" [ans May 10/89]
- Recipient
- Edison, Thomas Alva
- Date
- 1889-04-23
- Type
- Letter
- Folder ID
- D8907-F
- Microfilm ID
- 125:609
- Document ID
- D8907ABC
- Publisher
- Thomas A. Edison Papers, School of Arts and Sciences, Rutgers University
- Has Version
- Archive.org Viewer, Microfilm Series Reel 125
- License
- CC0 1.0 Universal