[LB049277], Letter from Eb. Williams Thomas to Edison Phonograph Works, May 8th, 1891

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Title

[LB049277], Letter from Eb. Williams Thomas to Edison Phonograph Works, May 8th, 1891

Date

1891-05-08

Type

Folder/Volume ID

LB049-F

Microfilm ID

142:222

Document ID

LB049277

Publisher

Thomas A. Edison Papers, School of Arts and Sciences, Rutgers University
 

Transcription

5/8/91
Edison Phonograph Works
Edison Phonograph Works
Gentlemen
The following is a list of lumber and wood required for seven ore separators.
2 pcs 6x16x18 yellow pinned planned 4 sides
1 “ 6x16x12 “
14 “ 6x8x20 “
1 “ 6x8x22 “

1 “ 6x12x16 “

1 “ 4x12x18 “

7 “ 2”x2 ½”x10 “

7 “ 4x12x20 “

1100 superficial feet of 5/8 oak planned both sides 10” wide any lengths
1100 superficial feet of 1 ¼” oak rough 16 ft long-any widths
7 pieces 7”x7”x8” where wood thoroughly dry
Yours truly
Edison Laboratory
Thomas
Advise foreman to see me before cutting this year’s pine timber
LB049278
Edison Phono Wks. Laboratory 5/8/91
Gentlemen [?]
The following is a list of fittings + material required for the magnet frames of seven ore separators.
49 wrought iron loop straps-see drawing 154 washers 4” dia for ¾” bolt use the
7 brake loops ½” 20” to centre 5 ½” inside dia heavy pattern
42 “ “ “ 18” “ “ “ “ “ 260- ¾ wroughtwasher
2 pcs 1 ¼ pipe 16 1/8” long 260 5/8 “ “
28 “ “ 17 ½” “ Yours truly
49 “ brass pipe 3/4x21 1/8 Edison Laboratory
49 brass bolts 5/8x28 ½ Thomas
28 “ “ 5/8x5
28 iron bolts 1x28 ½
28 “ “ 1x27
35 “ “ 3/4x 2’7 1/2 “
7 “ “ 3/4x2’7 ½”
35 “ “ 3/4x2’6”
31 “ “ 3/4x19
7 “ “ 3/4x14
84 “ “ 3/4x12
7 “ “ 3/4x10
4 “ “ 3/4x8
1 “ “ 5/8x8’

“ 5/8x8 ½

Lag screws 3/8x3
Washer 4” dia for 1” bolts-see pattern
Use only the heavy pattern
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