[D9220AAE], Letter from Eaton and Lewis to Alfred Ord Tate, October 18th, 1892
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[Letterhead of Eaton & Lewis] New York, Oct. 18, 1892. Edison Manufacturing Company, A.O. Tate, Esq., General Manager, Orange, New Jersey. Dear Sir: Re Note of the Alabama Phonograph Co. for $205.06, Referring to your inquiry as to the present status in regard to the collection of this note, we beg to say that after making some effort to collect the same, our correspondent at Anniston, Ala., informs us that the note is non-collectible for the reason that the Alabama Phonograph Co, is a corporation and has no property our of which any money can be recovered. In fact, our correspondent states that the Company has quit business as far as can be learned. We should suggest that perhaps something could be done towards the collection of this note by suing the stockholders, and if you desire we will ascertain whether any substantial benefit would probably accrue by making an attack of this kind. Our reason for asking specific authority for this is because of the expense which would probably be incurred locally. Awaiting your further instructions, we remain Very truly yours, <Eaton & Lewis}