[D9244AAP], Letter from Thomas Butler to Thomas Alva Edison, August 30th, 1892
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Title
[D9244AAP], Letter from Thomas Butler to Thomas Alva Edison, August 30th, 1892
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Date
1892-08-30
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D9244-F
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133:685
Document ID
D9244AAP
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Thomas A. Edison Papers, School of Arts and Sciences, Rutgers University
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New York, August 30th, 1892
Thomas A. Edison Esq.,
Orange New Jersey
Dear Sir:-
On September 30th 1890, you subscribed 297 90/100 shares of Metropolitan Phonograph Company stock, in a Pool managed by yourself and Mr. Samuel Insull, and consisting of the following persons:
T.A. Edison 297 90/100 Shs.
R.L. Cutting 297 90/100 “
S. Insull 198 60/10 “
John Kruesi, 83 92/100 “
S.B. Eaton 57 34/100 “
E.H. Lewis 57 34/100 “
Total 993
Mr. Insull now desires to close up the Pool and I accordingly beg to hand you herewith, Certificate No. 319 for 100 shares, Certificate No. 320 for 100 shares and Certificates No. 321 for 98 shares, a total of 298 shares, the same being your portion of stock in the Pool.
In return for this stock I would ask you to kindly send me the Trust Receipt which you now hold, having the same endorsed in blank.
Yours truly,
Thomas Butler
Thomas A. Edison Esq.,
Orange New Jersey
Dear Sir:-
On September 30th 1890, you subscribed 297 90/100 shares of Metropolitan Phonograph Company stock, in a Pool managed by yourself and Mr. Samuel Insull, and consisting of the following persons:
T.A. Edison 297 90/100 Shs.
R.L. Cutting 297 90/100 “
S. Insull 198 60/10 “
John Kruesi, 83 92/100 “
S.B. Eaton 57 34/100 “
E.H. Lewis 57 34/100 “
Total 993
Mr. Insull now desires to close up the Pool and I accordingly beg to hand you herewith, Certificate No. 319 for 100 shares, Certificate No. 320 for 100 shares and Certificates No. 321 for 98 shares, a total of 298 shares, the same being your portion of stock in the Pool.
In return for this stock I would ask you to kindly send me the Trust Receipt which you now hold, having the same endorsed in blank.
Yours truly,
Thomas Butler