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**Jeff Pearson** · 01-21-2016, 01:21 AM

Morgan 49,50,51

Morgan 0049

Sept. 13, 1903

Dear Mr Morgan:-
Many years ago I was at your door with this invention,
but I did not go in thinking that it would be useless.
I know have another one, which is a hundred times more im-
portant and valuable. Help me to complete this work and you will
see.

Ever yours most faithfully
N. Tesla
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Morgan 0050

The Waldorf-Astoria, New York,
Sept. 21, 1903

Dear Sir:-
I hope I did not impress you as asking for ___________
contribution to business. It was simply a business proposition.
My last undertaking has returned more than two dozen times
the original investment and this, in strong hand, should do better
still.
I had the same difficulty in convincing the world of the
practicability of my invention referred to in the editorial in-
closed. The present one in incomparably more important and valu-
able.
Apologizing for the intrusion, I remain,

Very respectfully yours,
N. Tesla
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Morgan 0051

New York, Sept. 24, 1903

Dear Mr. Morgan:-
There is no day without such notices as the inclosed.
All this power can be easily transmitted by my new patented pro-
cesses almost without loss and to any distance. If you will give
me your earnest support in this you can have a greater income from
these inventions than Rockefeller from his oil-wells. And you will
have at your mercy the cutthroats who are trying to undo your work
and get your royal mantle. I only need to complete this plant, Mr.
Morgan, the rest will take care of itself.

Yours most faithfully,
N.Tesla
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What is missing in the Morgan files up to 0100 now? I know I skipped some of the washed out ones and one dark one. I do OK at pulling the text out of the dark ones with a photo editor. No such luck with the washed out ones yet. And maybe I could be pointed to some handwritten ones. Someone who is good with GIMP or Photoshop could really help cleaning some of these up. I have had my success on the dark ones with Nero photo editor because it is easier to use if you do not know what you are doing.

Thanks again for the files Ernst, Dr Green, and everyone else involved

**Ernst** · 01-21-2016, 02:40 AM

Great work, Jeff and Michel!

I am having a hard time trying to keep up with the two of you!

@Jeff,
I saw your transcript of 48 and thought I had already done that one, but I could not find my transcript. Maybe I only read it and it remained in my head for some reason.
Anyway, you are entering a zone now where many letters have already been done, so be careful not to spend your time on those!
The Morgan-file is up to date for letters 50 up to the end.
Meaning that the following have already been transcribed:
52, 54, 56, 59-80, 84-90, 97-99

If you want to specialize in dark files, there are many telegrams that are almost impossible to read. Also the Morgan checks are usually very dark. Some are extra difficult because they are also handwritten (Morgan 129, for example). There is a sort of dark-age from Morgan 102 up until 144, after that there is only an occasional dark image (219-222 and 241).

The really dark images are G Scherff (1) 50, Westinghouse Co. 122
The following may be possible to recover:
Scherff (1) 289-293, 297
Scherff (2) 73, 144, 151, 152, 157, 166, 290
RUJ (1) 7, 8
RUJ (2) 72, 109
Westinghouse Co. 69, 70, 73, 273

Even if you only enhance the image such that it becomes possible to read it, that would be a great help already.

Ernst.

**Michelinho** · 01-21-2016, 03:30 AM

Tesla Correspondence #371-372-373-374-375-376-377-378-379-380

Tesla Correspondence #371

*******The Union Sulphur Company Logo*******

Feb. 21, 1910.

Dear Mr. Tesla:

Many thanks for your letter of the 18th instant. I am very glad indeed, to learn of your programs.

In a recent letter I wrote you about the income tax report for the Nikola Tesla Company, which should be filed by March 1st. Perhaps the matter has been attended to by yourself, and I merely mention it again to make that it is not overlooked.

Yours respectfully,

Geo. Scherff

Nikola Tesla, Esq.,
New York City.

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Tesla Correspondence #372

165 Broadway, New York,
February 21st, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

You will be glad to know that there will be incorporated very shortly the Tesla Osone Co., and also the Tesla Selling Co.. This latter concern will be in the hands of a very experienced and practical man and I have no doubt that it will be very helpful in the introduction of my inventions which will be put on the market through the Osone Co.. and the Electro-Theraputic Co., of which you already know.

There are other very favorable developments taking place but they have not yet assumed definite shape. As you see the progress is good but still too slow for me.

Yours very truly,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #373

165 Broadway, New York,
February 22nd, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

I have duly received your letter recommending Mr. Egloff and have looked into his invention. While, I am not well posted on the subject, I can readily see that with proper management, the device might prove commercially very successful as there is unquestionably a demand for it. I shall be glad to assist your young friend in any way I can.

Referring to your letter of Feby 21st, I have, of course, not done anything in regard to the Tax report for the Nikola Tesla Co., and shall be obliged to you if you will let me know what is to be done. So far as I recall, I have mailed to you all the papers I received from Albany.

I am greatly interested in my new Electro-Therapeutic instrument which we are getting out. We have just received the rubber and metal pieces as they come from the manufacturers and they are very satisfactory indeed. It is probable that within a few weeks a complete sample instrument will be ready when, of course, any number can be produced at short notice. I have reserved myself the pleasure of giving you one as soon as practicable, believing that it will do you and Mrs. Scherff a lot of good, unless you have no electric supply circuit in your home, in which case, it will be necessary to move into other quarters.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #374

*******The Union Sulphur Company Logo*******

Feb. 25, 1910.

Dear Mr. Tesla:

I beg to acknowledge a receipt of your letters of Feb. 21st and 22nd, and thank you for the attention given to Mr. Egloff.

That you will soon be ready to sell your instruments is very agreeable news, indeed. I had been at the point of requesting you to let me have the use of one of your apparata, as I believe it would greatly benefit my little girl, who has been ill since several months.

As regards the tax matter, what I referred to was the new income tax. I have made up the report and enclose it herewith for your signature. The same should be mailed to the Collector of the Internal Revenue, Customer House, New York City, so that it will reach there by March 1st.

Yours respectfully,

Geo. Scherff

Nikola Tesla, Esq.,
New York City.

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Tesla Correspondence #375

165 Broadway, New York,
March 2nd, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

I am sending you, under enclosure, a blank which the Journal of Commerce desires me to fill out for use in their � 300 year History of New York�. As you know that I have never done such things and at the same time that a request from a Commercial Journal should be complied with for practical reasons, I shall be obliged to you if you will fill in whatever you know of my curious career, abstaining from praise as much as you can.

Referring to your letter of February 25th which was partially answered in my personqal interview with you the other day, I shall certainly be very glad to send you the instrument as soon as it is ready, and hope that it will benefit your little girl. In regard to the tax matter, I have already written you.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #376

165 Broadway, New York,
March 2nd, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

I was a little alarmed to read the enclosed, in view of the fact that the selling company has not complied with the requirements of the laws recently passed, but I understand that more than 40% of corporations have done the same. Will you please take the matter up with Mr. McClean?

I have thought over your remarks in regard to the effect of the selling company on the royalties due to the Company and I believe that there will be no diminution but, on the contrairy, an increase of the income through the selling company. At least, we all think so.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

Enclosure.

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Tesla Correspondence #377

165 Broadway, New York,
March 2nd, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

It is not quite clear to me whether the seal of the Company should be affixed to the signature when filling out the blank.

Enclosed clippings throw a little light on the situation. I believe that my Company is in no danger as it is not actively engaged.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #378

*******The Union Sulphur Company Logo*******

March 7th, 1910.

Dear Mr. Tesla:

I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of Marching 4th, enclosing clippings referring to the new corporation tax. Of course, your Company will not have to pay any taxes, as there has been no income. As regards to the delay in filing the report, I not, that a great many corporations are in a similar position, and I hope that the Government will be lenient with those.

The report does not require the seal of the Company.

Respectfully yours,

Geo. Scherff

Nikola Tesla, Esq.,
New York City.

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Tesla Correspondence #379

165 Broadway, New York,
March 2nd, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

Your letter of March 7th just received. As no seal is required, I will fill out the blank and forward the same to you, since you know better what to do with it.

You may noticed from the Journal of Commerce that my Osone Company with $400,000. capital, was incorporated the other day. I am feeling that a great success can be achieved in this field with my apparatus and I am determined to work hard towards this end.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #380

165 Broadway, New York,
March 8th, 1910.

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My dear Mr. Scherff:

Please find under enclosure the blank duly signed and attested. Possibly you may manage to write a letter of excuse to the Collector of the Internal Revenue and you are empowered to quote me in this connection for all I am worth.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

Enclosure.

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**Michelinho** · 01-21-2016, 06:00 AM

Tesla Correspondence #381-382-383-384-385-386-387-388-389-390

Tesla Correspondence #381

165 Broadway, New York,
March 16th, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

As you will see from the above, the Ozone Company has finally materialized. I hope that you ewill not be frightened at this paper. The Manager of the Company is a very wise man who proceeds along the lines of the well known proverb - �From little acorns, tall oaks grow�. I hope that it will prove true in this case.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #382

*******The Union Sulphur Company Logo*******

March 18th, 1910.

Dear Mr. Tesla:

Please accept my congratulations on the birth of the Tesla Ozone Company. From following the literature on the subject I know that you have an immense field to exploit. And the success ought to be correspondingly great.

The tax report you sent me recently I filed at once, together with an excuse which I hope will be accepted.

On this occasion I beg to ask if you would not be kind enough to recommend my son to the Western Electric Co., with which he is anxious to secure a position. He has been working for a telephone company for about a year.

Yours respectfully,

Geo. Scherff

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Tesla Correspondence #383

165 Broadway, New York,
March 22nd, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

I am sending under enclosure letters requested and hope that same will be helpful to your son.

I have recommended Mr. Egloff to several parties and have written a letter of introduction to the Interborrough Rapid Transit Company. Noticing the article enclosed herewith I thought that his invention had been taken up but learned afterwards that the article does not describe his own improvement.

I am expecting to have great success with the ozone machine which I am developing. We are just about finishing the little instrument for the T. Electro-Therapeutic Co., which I trust will find ready sale.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

Enclosure.

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Tesla Correspondence #384

165 Broadway, New York,
March 22nd, 1910.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

This is to certify that I have known the bearer of this, Mr. G. Sherff, for a number of years as a very intelligent, honest and industrious young man. I take pleasure in recommending him as such, feeling confident that he will perform his duties to the utmost satisfaction of his employer.

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Tesla Correspondence #385

165 Broadway, New York,
March 28th, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

I am unable to find now the address of Mr. Egloff and am returning to you papers which he left in my care, thinking that you are in touch with him.

I have recommended him to several people and introduced him to the Interborrough Rapid Transit Co.. If you can suggest any other way of assisting him which is in my power, I shall be glad to do whatever I can to this end.

I share just completing my 450 H. P. Turbo-pump which, if it works satisfactorily, will be installed at Depew, N. Y., near Buffalo. Since my last writing, I have also made remarkable progress with the little steam turbine at Bridgeport, which now is capable of developing 100 H>P>, and you will appreciate the advance when you recall that it is the same machine which I mentioned to you long ago and which at that time developed some 15 or 20 H>P>. There is no doubt in my mind but that I can produce a 500 H>P> machine, weighing no more than 50 lbs and even then this would be only about 50% of the theoretical performance.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #382

*******The Union Sulphur Company Logo*******

March 28th, 1910.

Dear Mr. Tesla:

Many thanks for the letter of recommendation for my son. I am sure it will be very useful to him.

I have not heard of Mr. Egloff for some time and do not know how he is getting on. I hope he will succeed.

Yours respectfully,

Geo. Scherff

Nikola Tesla, Esq.,
New York City.

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Tesla Correspondence #387

165 Broadway, New York,
March 28th, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

I have just returned from Bridgeport, where I tested my little turbine in the presence of several experts. The machine, to which I have referred in my previous correspondence, developed 8 Horse Power, which was considered a wonderful performance.

While I am satisfied that the evil spirit will not long bother you, I am afraid that on April 1st, he will have his way.

Yours very sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #388

*******The Union Sulphur Company Logo*******

April 6, 1910.

Dear Mr. Tesla:

I have written down some notes for an agreement regarding which you spoke to me the day before yesterday, and enclose the draft herewith.

Awaiting your further pleasure, I remain,

Respectfully yours,

Geo. Scherff

Nikola Tesla, Esq.,
New York City.

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Tesla Correspondence #389

165 Broadway, New York,
April 7th, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

I have duly received your letter of April 6th including a draft of proposed agreement with Mr. Lowenstein which bears evidence of your thoughtfulness and thorough knowledge of the conditions. On the whole, I think though that an agreement on these lines will not permit us to favor him without hurting in some way the other interests of the Company. In view of this, I shall be obliged to you if you will make an effort to devise some other form of contract which will obviate this difficulty. I shall think of the subject myself although I have little hope of arriving at a good conclusion.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #389

165 Broadway, New York,
May 5th, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

I am sending letter under enclosure. Will expect you to call at my office on your way uptown some time after five.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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That's all for today.
Got to keep you busy but not too busy.

**Jeff Pearson** · 01-21-2016, 07:13 AM

Morgan 53, 55

Morgan 0053

The Waldorf-Astoria, New York,
Dec. 7th 1903

Dear Mr. Morgan:-
Will you permit me to call this or any other evening at
your home and to bring a small instrument along to show you one or
two experiments with my "daylight"? I merely wish to have the
first honor, the shark(?) who will probably come after me, will get
the contract for lighting your home.

Yours most faithfully
N. Tesla

Tel. Waldorf.

copy.
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Morgan 0055

Copy.

Dear Mr. Morgan:-
Since many years I have known one side of your caractor
intimately. I believe that in my first approach to you I have gi-
ven you evidence of this knowledge and I do so to-day. You have
already put aside the money neccesary to complete the work begun
-in your thoughts, and that is as good as done. But I did not un-
derstand you as a business man until lately.
I have worked for results carrying with them a dignity
and force such as to deserve your attention. What you wanted was
simply a result. Now, Mr. Morgan, will you let me profit by this
later knowledge and give me an opportunity to rehabilitate myself
in your opinion as a business man? I need only a little ready ca-
pital to put some of my devices on the market. They will bring im-
mediate returns. Will you make me an advance for this purpose and
to preserve what I have already developed with so much pain, on any
terms you choose?

Yours most faithfully.

(no date)
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Yes I had noticed that most from 52-100 were done. I will try to fill in the missing ones and go from there

**Michelinho** · 01-21-2016, 03:06 PM

Tesla Correspondence #391-392-393-394-395-396-397-398-399-400

Tesla Correspondence #391

*******The Union Sulphur Company Logo*******

May 17th, 1910.

Dear Mr. Tesla:

Referring to the subject of our conversation on Saturday, I beg to say that besides Mr. Snider also Dr. Whiten who is Secretary, and the Manager of the Union Sulphur Company; and the son-in-law of Mr. Prasch, and another gentleman are anxious to see your turbine. The latter is out of town, but is expected to return Thursday. It is likely, therefore, that ---------- will desire to go to Bridgeport on Friday, if it is convenient to you. I shall --- ----- farther ----- -- as many as I have definite information.

Yours respectfully,

Geo. Scherff

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Tesla Correspondence #392

165 Broadway, New York,
May 18th, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

Replying to your letter of the 17th just received, I see no difficulty in arranging for a visit on Friday, as you suggest. Should some unforeseen business make it impossible, I shall communicate with you in time.

Looking to the pleasure, I remain,

Yours very truly,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #393

*******The Union Sulphur Company Logo*******

May 25, 1910.

Dear Mr. Tesla:

Mr. Snider has suddenly been called away to the Company's mine in Louisiana, and regretted very much that he could not see your turbine before leaving. He hopes to have the opportunity after his return, which will be in about two weeks, if you have not completed other arrangements at that time.

I am sorry, I cannot send you more agreeable news.

Yours respectfully,

Geo. Scherff

Nikola Tesla, Esq.,
New York City.

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Tesla Correspondence #394

165 Broadway, New York,
May 26th, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

I was quite prepared to learn from your letter of the 25th just received, that unavoidable business had detained Mr. Snider. I will be pleased to see him at any time.

We have about completed the large turbo-pump and it is possible that when he returns it may still be at the works.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #395

165 Broadway, New York,
June 6th, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

The Journal of Commerce has been pressing me for a personal sketch which they want to publish. I have reluctantly promised to furnish it and would like you to help me out. I think that something like the one you wrote for �WHO'S WHO� a trifle enlarged to meet their requirements for space would do. I would be much obliged to you if you would do it at an early date.

Since our last correspondence I have heard nothing from you and anticipate that Mr. Snider has not yet returned.

It will interest you to know that we have managed to put together the turbo-pump on Saturday but it is not yet in definite shape. However, it will be in running condition before the end of this week and I trust that my expectations will be realized.

Sincerely yours,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #393

*******The Union Sulphur Company Logo*******

June 7th, 1910.

Dear Mr. Tesla:

Acknowledging your letter of the 6th instant, I shall like to go over the subject with you, aa I fear I have not all the data for the biographical sketch in my mind. Will you kindly inform me when I may see you?

Mr. Snider is not expected to return until the latter part of next week.

Yours respectfully,

Geo. Scherff

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Tesla Correspondence #397

165 Broadway, New York,
June 8th, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

Replying to your letter, I shall be much obliged to you if you will arrange at an early date to come to my office on your way up town to discuss the matter. Your article has been mislaid but I shall bring the issue of �WHO'S WHO�, and it will only need a little injection of some new matter here and there to make the sketch complete.

Thanking you in advance, I remain,

Yours very truly,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #398

165 Broadway, New York,
June 9th, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

Enclosed please find copy of article you prepared for the Hammersley publication. It would be necessary to make a few alteration in the text and also add something more in regard to my later work with which you are tolerably acquainted. I am going out to Bridgeport this afternoon but will see you any time at your convenience within a week. The article has been promised and I would like to get it to the Journal of Commerce before that time.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #399

165 Broadway, New York,
June 27th, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

I have received several pressing requests for the notice which I have promised to furnish to the Journal of Commerce and have been unable to get hold of you. Will you please call at your earliest convenience, informing me of your coming by phone?

We are just about to test the large turbo-pump, after innumerable delays and I am naturely greatly interested in the results which I will communicate to you as I get them.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #400

165 Broadway, New York,
June 29th, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

You called me up yesterday at an inopportune moment, otherwise I would have set aside other arrangements to confer with you.

In order to save unnecessary trouble, I will supplement reluctantly, of course, a few data for the article which you have written some years ago for the Hammersly publication. It would only been necessary to change the wording somewhat, leave out some unimportant remarks and bring it up to date.

For reasons which you will appreciate, I would suggest that you mention the Elliot Cresson Gold Medal which was awarded to me in recognition of the work presented to the Franklin Institute and National Electric Light Association in 1893, in which wireless transmission was one of the most important chapters. Another very important work which should be mentioned are my discoveries of novel radiations or emanations, which I published in a series of papers in the Electrical Review, New York, from 1896 to 1898 and which long after were identified with radium. As you well remember, I announced all the salient phenomena and gave the theory two or three years before anybody believed in the possibility until Madam Curie announced her discovery in which she virtually repeated what I had published except that she attributed the actions to a new element while I pronounced them as general.

In referring to my participation in Scientific Societies, Institutions and Academies, honorary or regular member, it would be well to state that I am a life member of the British Association and a member of the Royal Institution, as these are probably the most renowned scientific technical institutions.

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**Michelinho** · 01-21-2016, 04:04 PM

Tesla Correspondence #401-402-403-404-405-406-407-408-409-410

Tesla Correspondence #401

#2
George Scherff, Esq.,
June 29th, 1910.

In mentioning degrees, you will, of course, recall that I am an M.A. of Yale, an L.L.D. of Columbia and, among other thing, a Doctor es Science of the Polytechnic School of Vienna. This distinction was conferred upon me in acknowledgement of my discoveries of the principles of wireless transmission and power.

The most difficult thing probably will be to bring the article up to date by reference to my activities since that article was published. You will know that several Companies have since been formed for commercial exploitation of various inventions. Among these unquestionably the most important is my discovery of a new mechanical principle which I have embodied in a great variety of machines such as reversible gas and steam turbines, pumps, blowers and air compressor, water turbines, mechanical transformers and transmitters of power, hot air engines, etc. This principle, among other things, enables the production of prime movers which can develop ten horse power for each pound of weight, if not more. By their application to aerial navigation, and propulsion of vessels on water, high speeds are practicable, and the results so far obtained are very promising.

At the proper place, you might also fittingly remark, since it is true, that I have a number of discoveries in the electrical field which have not as yet been announced but which I believe to be more important than any electrical work that I have so far done.

I am very sorry that I am compelled to make such statements on paper but I do so simply because I

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Tesla Correspondence #402

#3
George Scherff, Esq.,
June 29th, 1910.

know that it must be told and in my desire to spare you the trouble of coming here.

I am expecting to make some tests of the large turbine tomorrow and hope that they will be satisfactory as much depends on the issue.

Yours very truly,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #403

165 Broadway, New York,
July 2nd, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

In there anything in the clippings enclosed of interested to the Companies under my name? I am not quite sure that all taxes have been paid.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #404

165 Broadway, New York,
July 7th, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

I have received the sketch you have written and wish to thank you for the trouble you have taken. It is very likely that it will be just what they want.

In the very near future, I hope to be able to tell you of some gratifying progress.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #405

165 Broadway, New York,
July 8th, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

The sketch you prepared has already been forwarded to the Journal of Commerce and they tell me that it will just do.

I am informed that last night they made a preliminary test with the large turbo-pump running at a low speed. The results seem to be very good but we cannot tell for sure until we make another test at proper speed.

Yours sincerely,

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Tesla Correspondence #406

165 Broadway, New York,
July 11th, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

We made a test with the turbo-pump Saturday last and developed an impressive little Niagara, 4' wide and 7� deep at less than half the normal speed. The quantity pumped was about 2600 gallons per minute and the height 80'. The pump part is evidently in good order but, I have yet to make some little improvements on the turbine before it is all complete.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #407

165 Broadway, New York,
July 15th, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

I have received your letter and will mind the suggestion. It seems to me that the undertaking will not be difficult to finance in view of the results already obtained.

Trusting that I may have some good news for you shortly, I remain,

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #408

165 Broadway, New York,
July 25th, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

Can you inform me when It would be convenient to go out? I would like you on that occasion to be with me if your business permits.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #409

1276 Madisson Street
Brooklyn. July 29.1910

Dear Mr. Tesla:

Your note reached me just as I was about to leave on a little vacation. I spoke to Mr. Snider and he told me that he would communicate with you or see you personally, and I have no doubt that he has done so.

I expect to have the pleasure of visiting Shoreham within

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Tesla Correspondence #410

the next few days.

Yours respectfully,

Geo. Scherff

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Tesla Correspondence #411

165 Broadway, New York,
July 30th, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

Your letter of the 29th has just reached me.

I have not heard anything as yet from Mr. Snider but will look out for him. On your return, I trust that I shall be able to give you an opportunity of seeing my turbo-pump in operation.

Hoping that you will find everything well at Shoreham and that you will, at any rate, inform me and let me have the benefit of your suggestions, I remain,

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #412

165 Broadway, New York,
August 8th, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

We have been testing the turbo-pump for some time and are now making arrangements for permanent installation. When this is done, which I trust will be the end of this week, I shall be able to see Mr. Snider and hope that on that occasion, you will also be present. I anticipate that you will be greatly impressed with what I shall show you.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #413

*******The Union Sulphur Company letterhead*******

Dear Mr. Tesla:

I wish to apologize for not acknowledging your letter ----- -- --- ----- ---- -- vacation I have been trying to ----for---- ---- during the day, and at night I have been obliged to ----- and at a --------.

Sunday before last I took a trip to Shoreham with my father. A feeling of ------- take possession of me when I think what a bee-hive of activity your plant ought to be, and of the loneliness that greeted me instead, but I feel that all will be well in the end � it must be.

Miss Hawkins ------- in the ------'s statement of her brother's and her accounts. I shall be glad to prepare the notes for your signature, if you find the accounts in order and if you so desire.

Mr. Snider has been trying to find time to call on you, but owing to the absence of all the other participants he has been strictly confined to the office since some time.

Yours respectfully,

Geo. Scherff

Nikola Tesla, Esq.,
New York City.

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Tesla Correspondence #414

165 Broadway, New York,
August 13th, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

I am looking to the pleasure of showing you my turbo-pump and a small turbine by the end of next week. I do not know as of yet when we can arrange for a test but it will probably be Friday or Saturday. As soon as I learn from the factory about the state of the work, I shall post you.

Miss Hawkins has written me that you have prepared documents up to date and I shall be obliged if you will assist me in getting the matter straight.

Important developments have taken place since I last saw you but they are too involved to explain in a letter. On the whole, they are favorable to me.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #415

165 Broadway, New York,
August 17th, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

Replying to your letter just received , I expected that your impression would be about such as you described but the time is not distant when you will see the place converted into one of activity (never ---------) seen before.

I am very satisfactorily advancing in the development of my projects and may have a lot of good things to tell you shortly.

According to advices from Bridgeport, it seems that by the end of this week, the turbo outfit, as well as a gas and steam turbine, will be in operation, when I shall look to the pleasure of taking you out and giving you an account of my doings for the past two or three years.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #416

202 Metropolitan Tower,
September 7th, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

If it is convenient for you some day on your way uptown, I would like to see you in my new offices at Room 202 Metropolitan Tower, as I have some things to tell you.

Sincerely yours,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #417

*******The Union Sulphur Company letterhead*******

Sep. 9, 1910

Dear Mr. Tesla:

I was surprised to learn from your letter that you are occupying new office. If convenient, I shall call to-morrow, Saturday afternoon.

Yours respectfully,

Geo. Scherff

Nikola Tesla, Esq.,
New York City.

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Tesla Correspondence #418

202 Metropolitan Tower,
October 13 th, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

You will be interested to know that we have made some tests with the turbo-pump which, considering the conditions existing at the plant in Bridgeport, were very satisfactory, at least, so I was told by those present. We are planning to set the outfit up some where in this city where it will work to far better advantage. By that time, I shall also have two more turbines ready, one of which I expect will be a little wonder.

Trusting that you are getting along well, I remain,

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #419

*******The Union Sulphur Company letterhead*******

Oct. 15, 1910

Dear Mr. Tesla:

Many thanks for your kind letter. I hope to have an opportunity of seeing your turbine when it is set up in this city.

The last time I called at your office, you spoke of keeping the company's books there. I shall be glad to deliver them any time of your convenience .

As I have told you, my father has great hopes that treatment with your --------------------------------- will relieve his ailment, and I also-------- -------------------------- to long no one of your will,--- oscillators------- before returning to Europe. It is with ------------------------in ---- matter, but -------------- --------------------motives in------ so.

Yours respectfully,

Geo. Scherff

Nikola Tesla, Esq.,
New York City.

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Tesla Correspondence #420

202 Metropolitan Tower,
October 13 th, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

I regret to note from your letter of the 15th, just received, that your father is still suffering. Owing to an unfortunate delay in regard to the manufacture of the small instruments, they are not yet on the market but I think that they soon will be. I shall try to comply with your request, if at all possible. Please let me know when your father is sailing to Europe.

As I have a safe in this office, it would be desirable to keep the books here and I shall be obliged to you if you will bring them on at your convenience.

I am hard at work to make possible the installment of three different machines in this city, of which one is the large turbo-pump. When you see the exhibit, it will agreeably surprise you.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #421-422-423-424-425-426-427-428-429-430

Tesla Correspondence #421

202 Metropolitan Tower,
October 24th, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

I have an instrument of the older type which can be fixed up in a day or two and which may be of some use to your father. As soon as it is ready which I expect will be by Wednesday next, I shall notify you and you may call and make yourself familiar with its operation.

Yours very sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #422

*******The Union Sulphur Company letterhead*******

Oct. 27th, 1910

Dear Mr. Tesla:

In order to obtain data regarding the pump used at the King of the U.S.A., I am obliged to seek information from Mr. Whiten, Secretary and Manager, who is Mr. Prasch's son-in-law. He stated that the company did not contemplate the installation of any raw machinery in the near future and he thought that therefore Mr. Prasch would not be into such at the present time.

Your electro-therapeutic instrument works excellently with alternating current, and my father is delighted to have the opportunity of using it.

Yours respectfully,

Geo. Scherff

Nikola Tesla, Esq.,
New York City.

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Tesla Correspondence #423

202 Metropolitan Tower,
October 29th, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

I am very glad to know, from your letter of the 27th, that the instrument works well on the alternating current and hope that your father will be benefited by its use. The high frequency currents are certainly a wonderful tonic and have done me personally a great deal of good.

I shall be obliged to you if you will obtain data in regard to the pump referred to, as well as some idea of the type employed.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #424

202 Metropolitan Tower,
November 1st, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

Enclosed please find notice from the State Comptroller in regard to the taxes of the Nikola Tesla Company. Oblige me by letting me know what should be done about it.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

Enclosure.

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Tesla Correspondence #425

*******The Union Sulphur Company letterhead*******

Nov. 4. 1910.

Dear Mr. Tesla:

I wish to acknowledge receipt of your letter enclosing blanks for the annual tax report of your Company, which I shall prepare and file in due -----. I believe I am safe in assuming that there have been no changes in the finances of the Company since the last report.

I have the books of the Company at this office and should be obliged, if you could send your boy for them, as I have an engagement for to-morrow afternoon, when I had intended to bring them.

A few nights ago a burglar entered my house and cleaned all the cash out of my pockets.

Yours respectfully,

Geo. Scherff

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Tesla Correspondence #426

202 Metropolitan Tower,
November 4th, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

Complying with your request expressed in your letter of November 4th just received, I am sending messenger boy to whom please entrust the books.

I was very sorry to know that the burglar cleaned out your pockets but, knowing you as I do, I think it was not another case of breaking the bank at Monte Carlo.

You must come to my office at your early convenience to see the little pump again.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #427

202 Metropolitan Tower,
November 19th, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

I am sending under enclosure clipping which explains itself. Can you not remind me what business was that I had with Dr. Lilienthal years ago? You surely must remember him as calling on me a number of time when I was working on the Roentgen Rays.

I expect very shortly to finish preparations for an exhibit in this city, when I shall have the pleasure of showing you some of the apparatus.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #428

202 Metropolitan Tower,
November 21st, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

If I recollect rightly, you have compiled one or two books of clippings relating exclusively to criticisms of my Century article. If I am right, in this surmise, will you oblige me by communicating with Miss Hawkins and asking her to pack those books carefully and send them to my office.

I may have to tell you of some interesting developments within a week or so.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #429

*******The Union Sulphur Company letterhead*******

Nov. 22nd, 1910.

Dear Mr. Tesla:

I wish to acknowledge receipt of your letters of the 19th and 21st instant. I had already read Dr. Lilienthal's troubles. Shortly after the Roentgen rays were discovered, when apparatus for producing them was still rare, you made a Roentgen photograph for Dr. Lilienthal of the leg of one of his patients, which had been broken. The patient was a little boy.

I am writing to Miss Hawkins for the two books of clippings on the Century article.

When your exhibit in the City is installed, I should be very glad to see it.

Yours respectfully,

Geo. Scherff

Nikola Tesla, Esq.,
New York City.

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Tesla Correspondence #430

202 Metropolitan Tower,
November 22nd, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

Replying to your letter of the 22nd, I am much obliged to you for posting me on the subject.

I would like you to call at my office on some occasion in the near future, as I have a number of matters to discuss with you.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #431-432-433-434-435-436-437-438-439-440

Tesla Correspondence #431

*******The Union Sulphur Company letterhead*******

Nov. 25th, 1910.

Dear Mr. Tesla:

Acknowledging receipt of your favor of the 22nd instant, I beg to say I expect to give myself the pleasure of calling at your office to-morrow, Saturday afternoon, between one and two o'clock.

Trusting that this will be convenient, I remain,

Yours respectfully,

Geo. Scherff

Nikola Tesla, Esq.,
New York City.

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Tesla Correspondence #432

202 Metropolitan Tower,
December 19th, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

Under enclosure I am forwarding a very interesting sketch of Mr. Prasch's work, which may have escaped your attention. The idea, as I told you some years ago, was a wonderfully ingenious one but it may be possible to use electricity to advantage.

I would be obliged to you if you will tell me the address of Mrs. Schwartz, and also ask her what is due her.

Wishing you a happy holiday time, I remain,

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

Enclosure.

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Tesla Correspondence #433

*******The Union Sulphur Company letterhead*******

Dec. 31st, 1910.

Dear Mr. Tesla:

Many thanks for your recent letter with article on the Union Sulphur Company. The �Prasch� process was not accurately described.

Mrs. Schwartz inform me that there is still due to her $97.00. Her address is No. 323 Knickerbocker Ave., Brooklyn.

With hearty wishes for you success and welfare during the coming year, I remain,

Respectfully yours,

Geo. Scherff

Nikola Tesla, Esq.,
New York City.

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Tesla Correspondence #434

202 Metropolitan Tower,
December 31st, 1910.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

Thank you for your kind letter and good wishes in which I heartily reciprocate.

I am expecting that the first months of this coming year will result in a decisive victory for me aver all the difficulties which have confronted me. I am proverbing Mrs Schartz's address and shall see that she gets what is due to her husband, very soon.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #435

202 Metropolitan Tower,
January 6th, 1911.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

Enclosed letter would seem to indicate that you have not achieve fame as yet, I have advised the gentlemen that you are in a very prominent position and they will probably communicate with you. You might return the letter.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

Enclosure.

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Tesla Correspondence #436

202 Metropolitan Tower,
January 12th, 1911.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

Replying to your letter of the 10th just received, I note from the letter-head that some wireless people are concerned in the inquiry, I hope that they will offer you a few million dollars for some assistance you may be able to render them.

We are completing an installment at the plant of the Edison Company and I expect to have it ready within a week or ten days when I shall be able to test three of my machines under excellent conditions. I am looking to a veritable triumph with a small turbine I am just finishing.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #437

202 Metropolitan Tower,
January 18th, 1911.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

Replying to your inquiry by phone of today, I have gone over my papers in the desk and cannot find the document you refer to. I shall examine what I have here at my leisure tomorrow and should I find anything bearing on the subject I shall forward same to you.

It will please you to know that I have just about completed my apparatus at the Garvin Machine Company and am about to transport the turbines to the Edison plant where they will be shown in operation. If the results are good, my long fought battle will be won.

Yours with kind regards,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #438

*******The Union Sulphur Company letterhead*******

Feb. 27. 1910.

Dear Mr. Tesla:

Not hearing from you in the matter of the Income Tax Report, I procured a blank from, which I have filled in and send herewith. I did not know the amount of tax you have paid last year, and this sum should be filled in on the two lines that are left blank.

It is important, I understand, that the report be filed by March 1st as otherwise a heavy fine will be imposed.

Yours respectfully,

Geo. Scherff

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Tesla Correspondence #439

From Tesla Correspondence #440...
prepare them if you will obtain a trial balance of the books as of Dec. 31. 1910. This will be all the information required.

The City and State Tax Reports should also be filed without delay, as a failure to do so is sure to prove troublesome and expensive. I shall be glad to prepare and file them also.

Yours respectfully,

Geo. Scherff

Dear Mr. Tesla:

On the Tax Report I filed this afternoon the government official required the signature of three different officials of the corporation and therefore I signed as secretary. The Revenue Office for your District is at 16th Street and Third Ave., I was informed at the Custom House, and I filed the Report there.

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Tesla Correspondence #440

As regards the reports of the other two companies, I explained that the officers are out of town who should sign the document and asked for an extension of time. I was told that this should have been applied for sooner and not at the last moment, as there had been ample time for preparing the report. However, it would be satisfactory, if any two officers of the company signed the report and letter be accompanied by an affidavit that the President and Treasurer are out of town. In answer to my inquiry if there would be any penalty for delay, as the companies were not operating and not subject to any tax, I was told that this would have to be decided by the Treasury Department in Washington.

Under these circumstances it might be best to file the reports with as little delay as possible. I shall be glad to ..... to Tesla Correspondence #439

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Tesla Correspondence #441-442-443-444-445-446-447-448-449-450

Tesla Correspondence #441

202 Metropolitan Tower,
March 17th, 1911.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

Since receipt of your letter of March 1st, relative to the reports, I have been so much taken up by pressing work that I was unable to write you before this.

We have installed at the Edison plant my small turbine and have tested the same with great success in the presence of a number of prominent men who have been very much impressed with it. It is probable that within the next few days my large outfit, comprising two turbines and some measuring apparatus in connection, will also be installed there and I am anticipating a veritable triumph, judging from the results I have already secured. Just as soon as this important work is done, I shall devote myself to the company matters and trust that you will be able to work out a satisfactory solution of the difficulty.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #442

*******The Union Sulphur Company letterhead*******

May 11th, 1911.

Dear Mr. Tesla:

I have to advise you of an unpleasant occurrence that happened to me yesterday; namely, I was served with a subpoena to appear as a witness against you on May 19th on behalf of the N. Y. & F. J. Telephone Co.. You will no doubt remember a mysterious inquiry made of you some time ago as to my present whereabout, and it now turns out that the inquiry was made by these people. I do not know just what they want of me, I only remember that I wrote them several letters from Wardenclyffe regarding their account.

Since I last called on you I have made a trip to Mexico. It is not quite confortable down there these days.

Mrs. Hawkins called on me the other day and I was glad to learn from him that you are making good progress in your work.

Yours respectfully,

Geo. Scherff

Nikola Tesla, Esq.,
New York City.

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Tesla Correspondence #443

202 Metropolitan Tower,
May 14th, 1911.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

I was very sorry to learn from your letter of May 11th that you are going to be bothered with the nasty affair.

As you will remember, the telephone company agreed to put up a line for me for which I was to pay a certain sum. Instead of giving me a special line, they attached six or seven other subscribers on the same wire so that, as you will probably recall, it was often impossible to use the line. Under the circumstances it does not seem reasonable for them to ask the amount stipulated but rather to charge me for the time at the rate accorded to other customers. I see no reason why I should pay a large sum of money when the others are getting the telephone service for a few dollars.

I heard some time ago that you had gone to Mexico and was apprehensive that something might happen to you. It certainly is not advisable to go among these excited people at this time.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff, Esq.,
Union Sulphur Co.,
82 Beaver St., New York.

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Tesla Correspondence #444

*******The Union Sulphur Company letterhead*******

Sep. 14th, 1911.

Dear Mr. Tesla:

Mr. Lowenstein has just made a careful test of the insulating qualities of the wax, of which I showed you a sample, and he tells me that a layer five thousandths of an inch thick withstood a pressure of 8,000 volts. He considers this result extraordinary.

I am very anxious to get in touch with some one who can make use of the wax, as this will aid me greatly in financing my little business. If it is convenient for you, I should be greatly obliged for a letter of introduction to one of the officers of the Okonite Company, as I think it will be possible to do some business with them.

Yours respectfully,

Geo. Scherff

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Tesla Correspondence #445

George Scherff
1276 Madison Street
Brooklyn. N. Y.

September 22nd, 1911.

Nikola Tesla, Esq.,
New York City.

Dear Mr Tesla:

Enclosed please find copy of a letter from Mr. Lowenstein, referring to some tests he has made of the Mexican Vegetable wax. I thought the information contained therein might be useful in case you speak of the subject to Okonite people, as you kindly offered. I wish to assure you that I shall greatly appreciate any effort on my behalf.

I have read your description of your new unvention with great interest and wish to thank you again for the opportunity of seeing the great little machines.

Respectfully yours,

Geo. Scherff

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Tesla Correspondence #446

202 Metropolitan Tower,
September 29th, 1911.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

It was absolutely impossible for me to settle down and write a sensible letter which as you require but I will do so at the earliest possible moment. The pressure was too great.

I am forwarding you a copy of the Scientific American which it may interest you to perused, and would also call your attention to the Motor World of September 21st.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff
1276 Madison Street
Brooklyn. N. Y.

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Tesla Correspondence #448

George Scherff
1276 Madison Street
Brooklyn. N. Y.

October 12 th, 1911.

Nikola Tesla, Esq.,
New York City.

Dear Mr Tesla:

I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of Sept. 29th and thank you for the copy of the Scientific American containing the very interesting article on your turbine.

I have called on the Okonite Company and they told me that they had contracted for their supply of wax for some time to come. However, in case you should happen to meet one of the officials, I should be greatly obliged if you would mention the subject, as it may be of use for the future.

Respectfully yours,

Geo Scherff

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Tesla Correspondence #449

202 Metropolitan Tower,
September 29th, 1911.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

I was very sorry to find that after all I would not be able to help you with the Okonite Company for reasons which I will explain to you when we next meet. If you have any other parties in view, please let me know and I shall give you as warm a recommendation as I possibly can.

It will interest you to know that we have nearly completed the big turbo and expect to test it in a few days.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff
1276 Madison Street
Brooklyn. N. Y.

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Tesla Correspondence #450

202 Metropolitan Tower,
November 8th, 1911.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

Replying to your letter of November 4th, I am confident that I can provide the little amount very shortly. My business is developing rapidly and favorably agrements are pending which may be concluded at any time. As soon as this is done you will hear from me.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff
1276 Madison Street
Brooklyn. N. Y.

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Tesla Correspondence #451-452-453-454-455-456-457-458-459-460

Tesla Correspondence #451

George Scherff
1276 Madison Street
Brooklyn. N. Y.

January 24th, 1912.

Dear Mr Tesla:

A short time ago I returned from a business trip to the West Indies and have, since my return, completed arrangements for the organisation of this old company of which you know. I should be greatly obliged, if you could now send me a check for the ----- ----- in your letter of last November. This leaves a great deal to me and I hope I shall not be disappointed.

Respectfully yours,

Geo. Scherff

Nikola Tesla, Esq.,
New York City.

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Tesla Correspondence #452

202 Metropolitan Tower,
January 25th, 1912.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

Your letter just received. I wish you would call on me at your convenience as there are a number of things which I would like to discuss with you. I think I shall be able to respond to your wish very shortly.

Yours sincerely,

George Scherff
1276 Madison Street
Brooklyn. N. Y.

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Tesla Correspondence #453

George Scherff
1276 Madison Street
Brooklyn. N. Y.

February 14 th, 1912.

Nikola Tesla, Esq.,
New York City.

Dear Mr Tesla:

It is now time for filing the annual income tax report of corporations. In order to be able to prepare this report for the Nikola Tesla Company, it will be necessary for me to know, if there have been any changes in the Company's affairs during the year, how much taxes the Company paid during the year and if there have been any other expenditures or receipts. I shall be greatly obliged, if you will let me have this information at your early convenience and also send me any blanks you may have received.

As you know, there is a penalty for failure to file this report.

Yours respectfully,

Geo. Scherff

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Tesla Correspondence #454

202 Metropolitan Tower,
February 15th, 1912.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

Replying to your letter of yesterday just received, I am sorry to say there have been no changes in the Company. It is a glorious concern but still �under the weather.�

At the next meeting the chairman will be much gratified to report that the Company has been fortunate to find an honest man to attend to the filing of the tax report for a nominal charge of $25. for which check is enclosed.

Yours sincerely,

NT-DS

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Tesla Correspondence #455

George Scherff
1276 Madison Street
Brooklyn. N. Y.

February 18 th, 1912.

Nikola Tesla, Esq.,
New York City.

Dear Mr Tesla:

Enclosed please find the income tax report of the Nikola Tesla Company for the last year. The report should be signed by you as President and your signature attested by a notary.

The Internal Revenue Office for your District, where this report should be filed, is at the corner of 16th Street and Third Avenue. Perhaps your office boy could take it over there, or if you will return it to me I will file it.

Please accept my thanks for the check. I feel myself recompensed princely for the small service.

Yours respectfully,

Geo. Scherff

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Tesla Correspondence #456

202 Metropolitan Tower,
February 19th, 1912.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

Thanks for the filled-out report which was just received together with your letter of the 18th inst. I have signed it in proper form and will forward it to the Internal Revenue Office as per your suggestion.

Again thanking you for the trouble you have taken, I remain,

Yours sincerely,

NT-DS

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Tesla Correspondence #457

202 Metropolitan Tower,
April 27, 1912.

George Scherff, Esq.,
1276 Madison Street
Brooklyn. N. Y.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

Enclosed please find check for $10.00 just to compense you a little for the trouble you have had in looking over the stock certificates.

There is a prospect that the company will be doing good business in a little while.

Yours sincerely,

Enclosure.

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Tesla Correspondence #458

George Scherff
1276 Madison Street
Brooklyn. N. Y.

May 1. 1912.

Dear Mr Tesla:

Please accept my thanks for your check and kind letter of April 27th. I always consider it an honor if I can be of any service to you and do not expect any compensation for such triffles, I am quite satisfied to trust for that to this future.

Yours respectfully,

Geo. Scherff

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Tesla Correspondence #459

202 Metropolitan Tower,
May 2, 1912.

George Scherff, Esq.,
1276 Madison Street
Brooklyn. N. Y.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

Replying to your letter of May 1st, I was sorry that I was unable to do better.

Things are turning rapidly to my advantage. I have great hopes that the large machine. I have just installed at the Edison Plant will show excellent results. If so, my difficulties will be all overcome and I may look confidently to raising the necessary capital to complete my wireless plant.

Yours sincerely,

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Tesla Correspondence #460

*******The Union Sulphur Company letterhead*******

May 3. 1912.

Dear Mr. Tesla:

The enclosed letter was evidently misdirected.

Yours respectfully,

Geo. Scherff

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Tesla Correspondence #461

202 Metropolitan Tower,
May 2, 1912.

George Scherff, Esq.,
c/o The Union Sulphur Company,
17 Battery Place, City.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

Enclosed please find copy of letter received which will require answer at the earliest possible moment.

Yours very truly,

Enclosure.

(Carter, Ledyard & Milburn 6/24/1912)

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Tesla Correspondence #462

George Scherff
1276 Madison Street
Brooklyn. N. Y.

June 26th, 1912.

Dear Mr Tesla:

Enclose please find reply to Carter, Ledyard & Milburn written on behalf of the Company. The information is evidently wanted for the purposes of taxation, and therefore I wrote as I did. If my statement do not meet with your approval, kindly let me have your suggestions as to what you wish to reply.

Yours respectfully,

Geo. Scherff

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Tesla Correspondence #463

202 Metropolitan Tower,
June 29, 1912.

George Scherff, Esq.,
1276 Madison Street
Brooklyn. N. Y.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

Your letter of June 26th enclosing reply to Messrs. Carter, Ledyard & Milburn has been duly received. I forwarded your answer to them as I saw no way to improve it.

Yours sincerely,

P/S- In regard to your letter, I shall have a talk with you as soon as an opportunity presents itself. The work on the turbines has kept me so busy that I have been unable to spare the time.

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Tesla Correspondence #464

F. Lowenstein,
Consulting Engineer,
115 Nassau Street,

New York.

Mr. George Scherff,
Brooklyn, N. Y.

Dear Sir:

Further in remark to the wax which I tested for you.

The sample tested broke down on 14,900 volts, the thickness of the wax being .011 inch. This insulating quality of the wax is extraordinary, as the Canauba wax which is up to this day --- extensively use for practical insulation, has less than one third of the dielectric strength of your sample submitted.

For your information, I made the test with Canauba wax of exactly the same thickness, is being .011 inch, and under the very same conditions as in the test above referred to. Canauba wax broke down at 4,500 volts.

I shall continue to make comparative tests with other insulating materials now in general use, which will furnish a means for comparing the insulating quality of the Mexican Vegetable Wax with that of other insulation materials.

Sincerely yours,
F. Lowenstein

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Tesla Correspondence #465

George Scherff
Brooklyn N. Y. 1387 Putnam Avenue

October 2nd, 1912.

Nikola Tesla, Esq.,
New York City.

Dear Mr. Tesla:

I am very much in need of funds for the little business which I have started; could you not aid me by letting me have five hundred dollars on account? I assure you that it would be greatly appreciated.

Respectfully yours,

Geo. Scherff

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Tesla Correspondence #466

(2703 Bushwick)
202 Metropolitan Tower,
October 6, 1912.

George Scherff, Esq.,
1276 Madison Street
Brooklyn. N. Y.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

Your letter found me very ill, otherwise you would have heard from me before.

It is unfortunate that I cannot respond to your request immediately but there is a good prospect that within the next two weeks we shall complete the official tests of my turbines and if the reports are, as I hope, favorable, there will be no further difficulties as regard money.

You will be glad to know that my vacuum pump is turning to be a splendid success. It is one of the most valuable things that could be invented. One of its application will be for the manufacture of ice, for which use it commands itself on account of its ideal simplicity and high vacuum obtainable. The whole ice machine will comprise an electric motor and pump directly connected.

Yours sincerely,

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Tesla Correspondence #467

17 Battery Place
New York

Dec. 31.1912

Dear Mr. Tesla:

Please accept my hearty wishes for your good health, success and prosperity in the New Year.

Very truly yours,

Geo. Scherff

Nikola Tesla, Esq.,
New York City.

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Tesla Correspondence #468

202 Metropolitan Tower,
January 6, 1913.

George Scherff, Esq.,
17 Battery Place,
New York, N. Y.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

I have been so very busy for the last few days that I was unable to thank you before for your kind letter of December thirty-first.

Believe me that your sentiments are heartily reciprocated. I hope that during the current year you will achieve complete success with your Mexican enterprise.

Yours very truly,

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Tesla Correspondence #469

George Scherff
1276 Madison Street
Brooklyn. N. Y.

Jan. 12, 1912.

Dear Mr Tesla:

It is now past the time when annual State Tax Report are due for filing. If you have received the blanks for the report of the Nikola Tesla Company and will send them to me, I shall be glad to prepare and file the report. Kindly let me know at the same time, if there have been any changes in the affairs of the Company, and that I may be able to give correct information.

My son returned a few days ago from a trip on the new battleship Wyoming, on which Mr. Lowenstein installed his first wireless set. You will no doubt be glad to hear that the performance of the apparatus are excellent; the officers declared they had not seen anything like it. I know that this result is due to the wonderful properties of the principle employed and its intelligent application.

My Mexican enterprise is unfortunately still in status quo for want of funds.

Yours respectfully,

Geo. Scherff

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Tesla Correspondence #470

(2703 Bushwick)
202 Metropolitan Tower,
January 18, 1913.

George Scherff, Esq.,
1387 Putnam Ave.
Brooklyn. N. Y.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

I duly received your letter of January twelfth but I was unable to reply before this.

The State Tax Blanks have been received by me and I have been thinking about the reports for some time. I will look them up and forward them to you as soon as possible. There has been no change in the affairs of the Nikola Tesla Company, fortunately or unfortunately as may pan out.

I am sorry to know that you have not yet made great progress in your Mexican enterprise and trust that my affairs will shape themselves in such a way that I may be able to do what I would like to do in its connection.

It has given me great pleasure to know that Mr. Lowenstein is succeeding. He is much abler than the rest of the wireless men who are in the field and I was prepared for the result.

Sincerely yours,

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Tesla Correspondence #471

202 Metropolitan Tower,
January 18, 1913.

George Scherff, Esq.,
1387 Putnam Ave.
Brooklyn. N. Y.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

Replying to your letter of February tenth, I shall of course do anything you suggest in the matter but if you can hold out just a little while longer I may be able to do more than you have ever expected from me.

As we have to talk over the Company matter also, will you kindly telephone me so that we may meet by appointment, perhaps at my office if convenient to you.

Yours sincerely,

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Tesla Correspondence #472

George Scherff
1276 Madison Street
Brooklyn N. Y.

February 25th, 1913.

Nikola Tesla, Esq.,
New York City.

Dear Mr. Tesla:

I enclose herewith the income tax report of the Nikola Tesla Company for the year 1912, which should be signed by you and attested before a notary. The Internal Revenue Office for your District, where this report should be filed, is at the corner of Third Avenue and 16th Street. Perhaps your office boy can deliver it there; If not, kindly let me know and I shall be glad to attend to the matter.

The report must be filed by March 1st to avoid a fine.

Yours respectfully,

Geo. Scherff

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Tesla Correspondence #473

202 Metropolitan Tower,
October 6, 1912.

George Scherff, Esq.,
1387 Putnam Avenue,
Brooklyn. N. Y.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

I have had some stormy days since you called on me for reference to the tax report of the company which, to my great regret, has not been filed owing to this. I have been working day and night on some new turbine which must be shipped abroad within a specified time and on account of this the matter was overlooked.

Please let me know what can be done.

Yours sincerely,

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Tesla Correspondence #474

17 Battery Place
New York

March 10, 1913.

Dear Mr. Tesla:

I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of March 9th, referring to the filing of the4 Income Tax Report of the Nikola Tesla Company. In reply I would suggest that you send with the report a letter addressed to the U. S. Internal Revenue Collector, stating that on account of the absence of the Company's officers it was impossible to have the report signed. Absence or illness of officers seems to be the only excuse that will be accepted for the delay in filing the report.

Respectfully,

Geo. Scherff

Nikola Tesla, Esq.,
New York City.

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Tesla Correspondence #475

202 Metropolitan Tower,
October 6, 1912.

George Scherff, Esq.,
c/o The Union Sulphur Company,
17 Battery Place, City.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

I have not yet done anything in regard to the Company matter and as there are other things which I would like to talk to you about, would you please drop in here at your convenience, notifying me of your coming.

Yours sincerely,

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Tesla Correspondence #476

17 Battery Place
New York

May 1, 1913.

Dear Mr. Tesla:

Referring to our recent telephone conversation, I beg to call to your attention that I have not yet received the tax report. It is certain that the Company will be fined, if nothing is done in this matter. If you will send me the tax report, signed and attested before a notary, I shall be glad to file the same and see, if the fine cannot be avoided.

Respectfully yours,

Geo. Scherff

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Tesla Correspondence #477

202 Metropolitan Tower,
May 2, 1912.

George Scherff, Esq.,
17 Battery Place,
New York, N. Y.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

Replying to your letter just received, I would be obliged to you if you would call on me some time tomorrow, telephoning when you are coming.

I expect that it will be about two o'clock as usual.

Yours sincerely,

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Tesla Correspondence #477

202 Metropolitan Tower,
May 9, 1912.

George Scherff, Esq.,
17 Battery Place,
New York, N. Y.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

I am sending you under enclosure statement signed and attested.

Just at this moment I cannot offer you any compensation for the trouble but will do so in the very near future.

Yours sincerely,

Enc.

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Tesla Correspondence #479

17 Battery Place
New York

May 10th, 1913.

Dear Mr. Tesla:

I beg to acknowledge receipt of your favor of yesterday together with tax report of the Nikola Tesla Company for the year 1912, which I shall file with the Collector of Internal Revenue.

As regards your note for $600.00, which fall due on May 14th, I have tried to have the same extended by the present holder, but met with considerable opposition. If you could send me a check of two hundred, or even a hundred dollars on account, I believe I could persuade the party in question to renew the balance. Kindly let me know your decision in the matter at your early convenience, so that the note may not go to protest.

Yours respectfully,

Geo. Scherff

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Tesla Correspondence #480

202 Metropolitan Tower,
May 13, 1912.

George Scherff, Esq.,
17 Battery Place,
New York, N. Y.

My dear Mr. Scherff:

Owing to pressing work of the greatest importance for me financially and in other respects, I have overlooked the fact that the note for $600. I gave you falls die tomorrow. I was under the impression that it was dated June 1st ans was preparing for this emergency.

Will you please therefore see the present holder and get a short extension. This will be appreciated as a favor of which I shall aquit myself. I am expecting to shortly enter into possession of a large sum of money when we can arrange all other matters satisfactorily.

Yours very truly.

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