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[LB049287], Letter from Eb. Williams Thomas to Edison Phonograph Works, May 8th, 1891
https://edisondigital.rutgers.edu/document/LB049287

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Edison Laboratory 5/8/91 
Edison Phonograph Works 
Gentlemen 
The following is a list of metal work required for drums as a rollers for several ore seperators 
7 pcs shafting 2 15/16x12’10”                                                      168 bolts 3/4x4 ½- two washers with each 
7  “    “         2 7/16x11”3”                                                               84  “   5/8x3/2  “    “     “      “ 
14  “     “      2 7/16x4’3” see drawing                                          28 doz flat head screws no 18-2 ¼ inches 
7   “      “        2 8/16x9’2”                                                               56    “     “     “    “   “           16-1 ¾ “ 
7   “      “        1 7/16x9’2”                                                              364  “   “     “   “    “              18-2 “ 
14 collars for 2 15/16 shaft                                                            11  “  “   “   “   “  “             18-3 ½” 
14   “     “       2 7/16 “                                                                      56 lag screws.    3/8x8 
14   “      “       2 3/16 “                                                                     7 pairs fast + loose pulley 2 15/16x10”x46” 
14 cast flanges for 2 15/16 “ see pattern                                     7 feed drawing pulleys for 2 7/16 shaft 
14   “       “    “   2 7/16    “                                                                    see drawing 
14   “      “      “  2 3/16    “                                                                     See detail drawings for other metal- 
14   “      “      “  6” roller    “                                                                   work and magnets 
Pillow blocks as per drawings                                                              Yours truly, 
Belt tighteners-NJ & PA Coctg will supply                                          Edison Laboratory 
14 keys 7/8x5/8x3 ½                                                                               Thomas 
14    “     5/8x5/8x3 ½

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