[LB053151], Letter from John F Randolph to Oliver J Pelren, February 23rd, 1892
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Feb 24-1892
German National Bank
Newark N.J.
Dear Sirs:
I beg to enclose you herewith checks as follows:
From Elisha Gray $39.63
“ N.Y. and N.J. Teleph Co. 33.07
“ E.E. Lt. Co, Philadelphia 15.64
“ The E.S. Greely and Co. 131.74
“ Penn. R.R. Co, 320.16
$540.18
Please place same to my credit and oblige
Yours truly,
Thos. A. Edison
R.
Feb 28-1892
Oliver J. Pelren Esq
Concord N.H.
Dear Sir:
As I drew the check in payment of your bill Mrs. Edison handed me your letter and Post Office order for $1.50/100 and asked me to reply to same.
I beg to state that I have before me your bill dated Nov. 27. 1891 which reads as follows
To Board Self + Miss Miller + Boys $26.00
Doctor Stellings Medicine 3.00
Livery 11.50
Your bill was added up $40.00 and if you will kindly go ever the above you will see that it adds up to $140.50 the amount of the check which was sent you by Mrs. Edison. If the above is not correct please send me a corrected bill to enable me to fine my books and oblige
John R. Randolph