ALS, [ca. 1895-1896] to his wife Billy [Nina], [West Orange, New Jersey.]

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ALS, [ca. 1895-1896] to his wife Billy [Nina], [West Orange, New Jersey.]

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After providing some news of family and friends, Edison reports on his work with X-rays, speaks of his son Charles and comments on free silver, the monetary question that was a central issue in the 1896 Presidential election. "Any person who believes in free silver must be absolutely ignorant of the history of money."

4 p. ; 17.5 x 11 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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