[MBSB21588], Letter from Edward Hibberd Johnson to New York Tribune, January 24th, 1881

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Title

[MBSB21588], Letter from Edward Hibberd Johnson to New York Tribune, January 24th, 1881

Editor's Notes

Letter to editor about dangers of overhead electric wires. Wires carrying current for existing arc lights are safety hazard. Urges wisdom of allowing Edison Co to "make a beginning in the work of transferring the wires from over our heads to their natural bed beneath our feet." Permit applied for, although Edison incandescent lighting "requires a current of such exceedingly low tension as to admit of the main wires being taken in the unprotected hands with impunity." City should not demand unreasonably fees.

Recipient

Date

1881-01-24

Type

Folder/Volume ID

MBSB2-F

Microfilm ID

94:633

Document ID

MBSB21588

Publisher

Thomas A. Edison Papers, School of Arts and Sciences, Rutgers University
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