[LB040211], Letter from Alfred Ord Tate to Edison Phonograph Works, April 26th, 1890
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April 25, 1890 Edison Phonograph Works, Orange, N.J. Dear Sir:- Please ship on Monday next, for account of Everett Frazar, ten(10) treadle phonographs. The following is copy of letter received here from Mr. Frazar in regard to this order; you will please carry out his instructions in regard to shipment: "You will please deliver on Monday next to steamer "HABBIA" New Pier 29, E. [illegible], the 10 Treadle Phonographs ordered April 21st, marking same, FRAZAR & Co., Shanghae E.P.W., (from No. 1 up). To avoid [illegible], I enclose partially filled-up Ship's receipt which placed too. (Signed) Everett Frazar New York, April 24, 1890 I consulted Mr. Insull in regard to filling the above order, and he says to fill it that he will take the risk as to the affect. Yours truly, A.O. Tate Private Secretary