[D9211ABU], Letter from Alfred Ord Tate to Thomas Butler, July 30th, 1892
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July 30, 1892 My dear Butler,- On the 9th of August a note of the Edison Phonograph Works, given too the Edison General Electric Co., falls due. The amount is $5,000. I have spoken to Mr. Edison about this note and told him we would try to renew it, but that if it cannot be renewed he must take it up, as the Phonograph Works have not sufficient funds to care for it. I have not been able today to do anything in regard to renewing the note, and, in fact, as you renewed the others I think it would be very much better for you to handle this. I enclose herewith a blank note of the Edison Phonograph Works, which I have signed as Secretary; it must, of course, be countersigned by Mr. Edison, as President. You can use this, if you succeed in effecting a renewal. Please take this matter up immediately and in case you are unable to renew the note, advise Mr. Edison promptly and arrange to get the cash from him. Yours truly,