[LB050515], Letter from Edison Phonograph Works, Alfred Ord Tate to Charles L Smythe, August 3rd, 1891
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August 3, 1891. C.L. Smyth. Esq., No. 241 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Dear Sir:- Replying to your letter of 30th ultimo, we beg to say that we cannot undertake to design or manufacture the machines that you desire, for the reason that the arrangement which you suggest in connection therewith is altogether too indefinite. Yours very truly, EDISON PHONOGRAPH WORKS By A.O. Tate Secretary. M.