[D9226AAB], Letter from Sherburne Blake Eaton to Thomas Alva Edison, July 13th, 1892
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New York July 13, 1892 Thomas A. Edison, Esq., Dear Sir: I have already told you that I am getting up a report on your European Patents for Mr. Coffin, and that I would need aid from you. As to Great Britain, the Edison & Swan Co. acquired an option on all your patents and inventions after February 18, 1892 said option to be availed of after three months notice from you, if default whereof you can sell the patents to others. Have you ever given to the English Company since February 18, 1892, any notice, and if so, what? Has the English Company ever acted on such notices, and, if so, to what extent, and as to what patents? MY objective point in asking this is to find out just what you now own, that is to say just what you have the right to sell. I am told that for business reasons my report must be finished within a week or two, for all of Europe, so please give me the above information as promptly as may be. In due time I shall ask you for further information about the Continent. Awaiting your early reply, I remain, Very truly yours, Sherburne Blake Eaton