[LB039399], Letter from Alfred Ord Tate to Edison Phonograph Works, April 9th, 1890
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April 9, 1890 Edison Phonograph Works, Orange, N.J. Dear Sirs:- Please send tomorrow (Thursday) morning, to Hardman Hall, Fifth Ave, and 19th Street, New York City, the following material:- 2 Latest Style Motor Phonographs 2 Short Funnels 20 blank cylinders car tubes, speaking tubes and all necessary appliances The above are for use at the FAST TELEGRAPHIC TOURNAMENT, which commences tomorrow at two o'clock p.m. in Hardman Hall. This order was telephoned to your Mr. MacGruther today, and this letter is in confirmation of same. I enclose herewith circular concerning TOURNAMENT and tickets of admission to same. Yours truly, A.O. Tate Private Secretary Also send a competent operator. We should be at the hall about eleven o'clock Tournament begins at 2pm