[D9207AAE], Letter from Parisian Inventors Academy, E Boettcher to Thomas Alva Edison, August 11th, 1892
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Letterhead of Parisian Inventors Academy Paris, the 11 of Aout 1892 Sir, Edison Thomas Sir, We beg to inform you that after the examination of your last invention the Academy has conferred up you the title of Honorary Member (MEMBRE D’HONNEUR) with award of the first class Diploma & the Great gold medal. (gilded) This honorable title will be of no expence to you, but if you are desirous to receive the Medal and Diploma, you would have to send us a Post money order of ten dollars (or currency per registered letter) to cover admission taxes freight, etc., and we shall send both well packed and free of charge to your adress. Trusting that our invitation will be favorably received, we are at your disposition in Invention and Patent matters according to the Statutes of the Academy wich are enclosed, and We remain, Sir, Your obedient servant E. Boettcher, President.