Nov.3, 1892.
Horace Darwin, Esq.,
The Orchard, Huntingdon Road, Cambridge England.
Dear Sir:-
Your esteemed communication of 7th ultimo, in regard to the phonograph, was duly received by Mr. Edison, who directs me to say in reply that phonographic records, if soldered up in a tin case, will keep forever. Mr. Edison is now at work upon a phonograph, which when completed, will be greatly superior to the machines now on the market, and he suggests that the inauguration of the scheme mentioned in your letter be deferred until the introduction of this perfected instrument, which he hopes will be procurable in England next summer. The phonograph in Europe is controlled by the Edison United Phonograph Co., Northumberland Avenue, London, S.W.
Yours very truly,
Private Secretary.
