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Edison, Thomas Alva, 1847-1931 [Telegram to Wheeler McMillan]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05791.02 Author/Creator: Edison, Thomas Alva, 1847-1931 Place Written: Fort Meyers, Florida Type: Telegram Date: 20 February 1928 Pagination: 18 p. : Height: 23.4 cm, Width: 14.6 cm Order a Copy

Western Union telegram sent from Edison in Fort Meyers, Florida, to McMillan with the following information, "Farm and Fireside 250 Park Ave New York NY." Edison ends with, "Will see you anytime - T A Edison."

Edison, Thomas Alva, 1847-1931
McMillen, Wheeler, 1893-1992

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