[LB052315], Letter from Thomas Maguire (Edison Employee) to Alfred Ord Tate, September 21st, 1891
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B. Sept. 21, 1891. A. O. Tate, Esq., Edison Building, Broad Street, New York City. Dear Sir:- I beg to confirm the following message which I telephoned to you this afternoon: “Mr. Edison has prepared the annexed letter to send to the Edison United Phonograph Company. Before milling the same he desires you to submit it to Major Eaton and ask him if it will affect in any way the contracts now existing between himself and the United Company: September 21st, 1891. Edison United Phonograph Co., Mills Building, Broad St., New York City. Dear Sirs:- According to the contract entered into between the Edison United Phonograph Company and the Edison Phonograph Works, the profit allowed the works is twenty per cent (20%) on all things manufactured by them. By mutual consent this clause is abrogated for a period of six months from the date thereof, and in lieu of the twenty per cent profit allowed, the Phonograph Works will deliver new style phonographs with speaking and listening tube, packed, for sixty dollars (60.00) each, and Nickel-in-Slot mechanisms complete ready for use, but without battery, for ninety dollars (90.00) each. We shall try and fill your orders as fast as possible. Please answer if this is satisfactory. Yours truly, THOMAS A. EDISON, President EDISON PHONOGRAPH WORKS.” I send you the foregoing at Mr. Edison’s request. He would like you to give the matter your prompt attention. Yours very truly, Thomas Maguire