May 19th, 1899 letter from Nikola Tesla to George Scherff

Colorado Springs, May 19, 1899

Dear Mr. Scherff,

Following items occur to me at time of writing.

Large cables, two around room and one taken down from roof. Also small piece all of large cables.

Wire received from Okonite people.

Rubber and gutta percha wire in lead for connections.

Apparatus in center of room complete.

The disc ought to have teeth cut deeper. Take every second tooth off.

Extra stems with platinum to be screwed in when the old ones used up.

Oil for filling jars.

Large transformer (the one which is not in tank). This packed carefully.

A number of brass balls.

Cables and Okonite wire. Ship by express as soon as possible and ask the same gentleman (American Express Co.) to do everything for us.

Yours sincerely,
N. Tesla