TLS signed “Thos. A. Edison,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75, From the Laboratory of Thomas A. Edison letterhead, September 3, 1890. Letter to George Richards, declining to engage in a real estate deal. In full: "I have considered the offer you have made of $100,000 for the whole property, or $75,000 for the property minus the Pardee Shoot, and I have concluded not to accept. My parties know nothing of shoots and do not want any liens or unknown future complications which might seriously affect a future sale of the property. I am willing to pay $75,000 for the whole thing and at that rate for a majority of the stock, and I am willing to be bound to purchase the whole at the same price so the minority may be protected." In fine condition, with short splits to the fold ends. An interesting piece of correspondence from the notoriously frugal inventor.
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