[D8831ABN], Letter from Freehold Electric Light Co, Charles A Bennett, Jr. to Thomas Alva Edison, August 25th, 1888

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Title

[D8831ABN], Letter from Freehold Electric Light Co, Charles A Bennett, Jr. to Thomas Alva Edison, August 25th, 1888

Editor's Notes

"We started a central station plant here July 4 1888 on the 15th inst at 9.30 p.m. by the light of a William W 16 c.f. Mrs. Wm S. Truman, wife of our engineer and superintendent was delivered of a bouncing boy, No 8. He now bears the proud distinction of being named Edison Freeman. This is making free with your name without your consent but we expect him to honor the distinguished name." Very Rep'y Yours C A Bennett Jr Sec [Marginalia: "Tate write nice letter E"]

Date

1888-08-25

Type

Folder/Volume ID

D8831-F

Microfilm ID

123:185

Document ID

D8831ABN

Publisher

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