[LB052569], Letter from Walter Henry Miller to Columbia Phonograph Co, Edward Denison Easton, October 10th, 1891
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Oct. 10, 1891. Edward D. Easton, Esq., President, The Columbia Phonograph Company, 627 E St., N. W., Washington, D. C. Dear Sir:- Please pardon the delay which has occurred in answering your letter of 1st instant, which was referred to me by Mr. Edison. In reply I regret that it will be impossible for me to attend the Assembly of the Ecumenical Council now in progress at Washington. Mr. Edison has, however, instructed me to forward to you the necessary appliances for reporting their proceedings, and I am sending the same to you to-day by express. They consist of two sensitive recorders and two diaphragm arms, with a good turning of knife, for the purpose of obtaining a smooth surface on the cylinder to be used. In order to get the very best results, you should also have flexible brass speaking tubes, but unfortunately it is impracticable for the writer to make these up for you on so short notice. Please return the recorders etc. when you are finished with them, and I hope that they will be found satisfactory. Yours very truly, W. H. MILLER, Expert. M.