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place way of wearing his hair makes no favorable impression at first sight.  His articulation and pronunciation also is rather unexpected and guttural however when he speaks impression improves somewhat.- I ought to look up all these men in [[red underline]] "Who is who." [[/red underline]] 
As to the members of the board:
[[red underline]] Edison. [[/red underline]] 
The center figure of the group.  Characteristic head rather massive, rather wide mouth, very straight horizontal line that broadens frequently either when laughing or when he thinks or before or after he speaks. most of time a cigar in his mouth, frequently a
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half consumed unlighted cigar, ^[[at]] which he [[strikethrough]] onc [[/strikethrough]] occasionally nibbles - Most of time sits alone, not saying a word unable to listen on account of his deafness.  His white hair is rather sparse but sufficient to avoid appearance of baldness.  Black business suit, black tie.  Near him constantly his secretary and adviser ^[[Dr Miller Reese,-]] [[red underline]] Hutchinson. [[/red underline]]  A young man about 35 years old, with a big jaw and dark eyes, [[strikethrough]] who [[/strikethrough]] tuft of black hair over forehead which he wears like Napoleon. A dark cloudy look over his face, moves a cigar around in his [[strikethrough]] mounth [[/strikethrough]] mouth like a politician would do.  A friendly look seems unnatural on this face.

Transcription Notes:
Miller Reese Hutchison (1876–1944) was an electrical engineer and inventor.