[LB049464], Letter from Alfred Ord Tate to Sherburne Blake Eaton, May 26th, 1891
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May 26, 1891. Major S.B. Eaton, Edison Building, Broad Street, New York City. Dear Sir:- With reference to your letter of 21st instant, asking if Mr. Edison would consent to the retaining of Hiram S. Maxim, to testify in our behalf, I beg to confirm the message which was telephoned to you from this office to-day in reply to your inquiry, to the effect that Mr. Edison approved of your retaining Maxim. Yours truly, A.O. Tate Private Secretary P. S. I return herewith the [illegible text] [illegible text] were received when your letter above referred [illegible text].