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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 April 05
Date: 1895-04-05
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter, Peate has returned from his time in Florida and notes that work has begun with casting material for the telescope. Although there is no way of telling at this point whether it will prove a success, Peate assures that if these preliminary steps fail the company will examine it and try again. Peate mentions that he has written a "special letter" to his friend Richard Brown in the hopes of receiving a donation, and goes on to discuss the mechanics of drafting advertisements and announcements for telescope via newspaper. Finally, Peate moves to the matter of bill payment, asking Beiler for $200 payment to avoid going into debt, as he did when Beiler was previously late with payments.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.24
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.24
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 April 13
Date: 1895-04-13
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter, Peate insists that he must abide by his and Beiler's payment agreement dating to the previous September, and that he cannot work any further until the appropriate payments have been made. He mentions that Richard Brown has written him concerning the telescope, and while unable to make a donation at this time intends to do so should he acquire the appropriate funds. Peate encloses the latest pay statement, asking Beiler to return it to him, as he saves and files them all to avoid future issues, and again reminds Beiler of the unpaid dues owed to Peate and his laborers.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.25
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.25
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 August 26
Date: 1895-08-26
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter, Peate responds to Beiler's request for a progress report on the telescope glass with a discussion of the works of other experts in the field, and the gives opinions of those he has consulted on his work for this project. He includes a billing request for the use of water to regulate the engine's temperature.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.36
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.36
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 December 12
Date: 1895-12-12
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter, Peate encloses the latest billing information and gives Beiler a very detailed progress report on the status of the telescope glass, including several diagrams illustrating his work. He closes with another invitation to visit him in Greenville, in the hopes of explaining the function of the mirrors more fully in person.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.41
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.41
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 February 01
Date: 1895-02-01
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter, Peate acknowledges his receipt of Beiler's bill statement, but notes that no money was actually included in Beiler's letter. He asks Beiler to resend the statement, this time with the money owed enclosed.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.20
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.20
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 February 07
Date: 1895-02-07
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter, Peate acknowledges his receipt of the money owed him by Beiler and invites him to come and visit him at his home in Greeneville the following month to discuss their project.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.21
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.21
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 February 19
Date: 1895-02-19
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter, Peate explains to Beiler that he will be visiting an old friend, Richard Brown, in Florida for the season. He believes that Brown may be of assistance to Peate and Beiler in Beiler's "telescope enterprise." Peate mentions that the laborers appear to have run into a hitch with transporting large pieces of equipment, but that they will discuss the matter further when Beiler visits Peate in March.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.22
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.22
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 February 28
Date: 1895-02-28
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter, Peate confirms that Beiler will be visiting him on March 5th and asks him for information regarding which railroad he will be using so that Peate can know when to pick him up at the station. He mentions that he has not heard from Butler since their last exchange, and hopes that Beiler will visit "the works" whilst in town.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.23
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.23
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 January 29
Date: 1895-01-29
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter, Peate responds to a previous letter written by Beiler regarding a pay statement for labor being done by Peate and his employees. Peate mentions that several bills have been left unpaid and that his men are anxious for their wages. He emphasizes the need for Beiler to send payment for their services soon.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.19
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.19
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 July 31
Date: 1895-07-31
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter, Peate includes billing information for Beiler to pay and provides an update on the status of the telescope's disc and a progress report on the functionality of the engine.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.35
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.35
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 June 04
Date: 1895-06-04
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: Here, Peate forwards Beiler a letter sent him by the engine company in which they state that the engine will be shipped to him, but payment will be expected from Beiler. Peate tells Beiler that this will give him a chance to inspect the engine before it is paid for, and that Beiler can send him the money to pay for it, if he wishes. Peate also requests that he hang on to the engine for about a month to examine it before beginning work on it with the telescope.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.29
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.29
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 June 06
Date: 1895-06-06
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter, Peate writes to send Beiler the bill that he has received for the telescope's disc and to inform him that the engine has not yet arrived. He also includes his latest bill statement along with that of a Mr. Samuel Marks, asking Beiler to send him both his and Marks' money, or to pass on Marks' payment directly.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.30
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.30
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 June 12
Date: 1895-06-12
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter, Peate provides Beiler a list of payments that need to be made. Referring to some harsh words that appear to have been exchanged in a previous correspondence, Peate again emphasizes the terms of his payment contract, before going on to discuss costs that are still owed to him and others.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.32
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.32
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 June 18
Date: 1895-06-18
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter, Peate informs Beiler of the arrival of the telescope engine to his workshop. He encloses billing information and details from his preliminary examination of the engine.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.34
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.34
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 May 15
Date: 1895-05-15
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter, Peate recounts the most recent progress with the telescope, including the most recent charges from Butler and for painting. He encloses his latest bill.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.26
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.26
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 May 22
Date: 1895-05-22
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter Peate discusses the cost of an engine for the telescope project, citing that he visited the College's printing office, which has one of a similar size and model. Adding in transportation and set up costs, Peate estimates that it will cost Beiler close to $250 for the engine and that he expects Beiler to either send him the engine upon paying for it or send him the money to pay for it himself.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.27
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.27
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 May 25
Date: 1895-05-25
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter, Peate expresses his regrets upon hearing the news of the death of one of Beiler's trustees before going on to inform Beiler that they are looking at two brands for the telescope engine, the "Otto" or the "Karl." While Peate believes the "Karl" may be a better suit, he encourages Beiler to purchase an "Otto" if one of those becomes available sooner.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.28
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.28
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 November 17
Date: 1895-11-17
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter, Peate acknowledges Beiler's payment of previous bills and includes new bills for himself and his associates. He goes on to invite Beiler to visit him in Greenville during the winter and witness the progress on the telescope.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.40
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.40
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 October 14
Date: 1895-10-14
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter, Peate provides Beiler another billing notice for himself and others working on the telescope project.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.38
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.38
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 October 23
Date: 1895-10-23
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this note, Peate reminds Beiler that he is still waiting for payment on his last bill and encloses some further billing information for various services.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.39
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.39
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

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