[LB061220], Letter from Thomas Alva Edison to Edison United Phonograph Co, September 26th, 1894
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Edison N.J. Sept. 26th 1894. The Edison United Phonograph Co., New York. Gentlemen:- Until the Receiver of the North American Phonograph Co liquidates that Corporation I am powerless under the various contracts to prevent the shipping abroad of Phonographs obtained from that Company. Should I be able to purchase the effects of the North American Phonograph Co., at the Receivers sale, which I understand is soon to take place, I will then be in control of the sale of phonographs in this country and you may rest assured that in that event I will do all in my power to prevent the export of any machines abroad during the life of our patents here, that while it will be impossible to follow all sales yet if it is ascertained that any particular purchaser is selling abroad and it is brought to my attention I will take steps to stop it as in the event as above mentioned, ie that I obtain control. Yours. (Signed) Thomas A. Edison.