[D9211AAI], Letter from Alfred Ord Tate to George Reid, June 29th, 1892
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June 29, 1892. Mr. George Reid, Main St., Bonnybridge, Scotland Dear Sir: Your letter of 11th instant addressed to Mr. Edison was received here to-day. In regard to the use of the phonograph as a means for curing deafness, Mr. Edison has not investigated this subject and cannot therefore inform you respecting it. He has learned indirectly, through the newspapers etc., that certain members of the medical profession are experimenting with the phonograph in the direction indicated, and that from the results already obtained they expect to be able to cure certain forms of deafness by its aid; but as previously intimated, he has not looked into the matter and cannot express an opinion upon it. The phonograph in Gt. Britain is controlled by the Edison United Phonograph Co., and an instrument for use in Scotland would require to be obtained from it or its representatives. Mr. Edison is prohibited by his contracts from supplying phonographs direct, and is unable therefore to entertain your request. The Company named has an office in London. Yours truly, Private Sec’y