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Edwin J. Houston

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Edwin J. Houston
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BY HARD WORK!! EDWIN J. HOUSTON (1847-1914). American electrical inventor. Autograph Letter Signed, "Edwin J. Houston," on Houston & Kennelly, Electrical Experts and Consulting Electrical Engineers letterhead. One page, 8" x 5 ¼". Philadelphia. No date Houston writes: "My Dear Sir, I think the answer should be "By Hard Work" Very Truly Yours, Edwin J. Houston."With Elihu Thomson, Houston designed an arc-light generator. In 1879, the two established the Thomson-Houston Electric Company. Twenty-two years later this company merged with the Edison General Electric Company to become the General Electric Company. It should also be noted that Kennelly was chief assistant to Thomas Edison. Fold marks, light age discoloring to center crease. Very Good.