Nikola Tesla - Heroj Tehnike (Technical Hero) Page 33

I have received many distinctions, and it seems there will be others as well. Just imagine how matters stand when, only a few days ago, I received a photograph from Edison bearing the inscription: "To Tesla from Edison."

I am now working day and night on my machines, which I hope will soon be put into use. If I live, there is no doubt that I shall acquire wealth. But that is not what matters to me. It seems to me as though I have discovered something of immeasurable value for mankind, yet I fear that my strength may fail me before I complete the work. That is something else, and I cannot explain it to you.

A book will soon be published here in which my collected works will be described. It has been compiled by one of the foremost writers here in the technical field. He dedicates this work to my countrymen. You will receive a copy, though unfortunately the text will be in English.

You cannot imagine how happy I am that Simo has recovered and that all of you there are fairly well.

With my warmest greetings, Your nephew, Nikola
in haste

I congratulate you on your fine success; I know how difficult it was with the people and the authorities.

 

Address: missing
The Gerlach… (as above)

New York, Jan. 23, 1894

Dear Uncle,

Until now it has not been possible for me to reply to your letter, which I received several days ago; and even now I have only a few hours, which I am using to set a good example for my uncle; by which I mean to take my revenge for those pieces of advice you once gave me, which you yourself did not know how to follow. This is veritas, though not in vino, for on the contrary, your wine, which I await as the Jews await the Messiah, has not yet arrived.

In general, I have favorable news to report. My system has been adopted at Niagara, and you have no doubt learned this from Uncle Petar, for I informed him by telegram. My new invention, called the "oscillator," is progressing splendidly, and everything looks most promising. As for the machinery, that is, bodily health, it is not exactly Milos's, but it could be worse.

I hope that the influenza has not harmed you. Americans do not concern themselves with such trifles as influenza. They take

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