[LB063090], Letter from Thomas Alva Edison to Frank Simpson, March 31st, 1898
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Mar 31st 98 Frank Simpson Esq Sheidly Building Kansas City, Mo. Dear Sir:- In reply to your favor of the 14th inst, I beg to state that the inquiry was perhaps suggested by newspaper reports. No lease or sale of the Ortiz property has been made to me. Mr. Lanson in his negotiations has I believe encountered many difficulties but he is persevering and will no doubt accomplish the best results obtainable. Yours truly Thos A. Edison R Mar 31 98 [illegible text] [Miller?] Esq. 176 Edison Street Paterson N.J. Dear Sir:- In reply to your favor of the 24th inst, I beg to state that my time is entirely taken up with my own inventions and I have no chance to consider anything outside. Yours truly, Thos. A. Edison R