[D6901-F] (D-69-01) Edison, T.A. -- General

Document File Series -- 1869

Title
[D6901-F] (D-69-01) Edison, T.A. -- General
Description

This folder contains correspondence from Edison to Frank A. Hanaford, his partner in his stock reporting business in Boston. Also included is an agreement with Ebenezer Baker Welch, a commission merchant who provided Edison with funds to experiment with fire alarm telegraphs, dial telegraph instruments, and a new form of double transmitter during his year in Boston. In addition, there is a photocopy of a one-page advertisement by Pope, Edison & Co. This New York City company was formed by Edison, Franklin Pope, and James Ashley in the fall of 1869 to lease private telegraph lines to businessmen.

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URL
https://edisondigital.rutgers.edu/folder/D6901-F
Identifier
D6901-F
Type
Document File
Rights
Courtesy of Thomas Edison National Historical Park.
Is Part Of
Document File Series -- 1869
Alternative Title
(D-69-01) Edison, T.A. -- General
Has Version
Archive.org Viewer, Microfilm Series Reel 12

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