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the chance or the good luck of other
young men who dont half try to get
along. I have often thought if I only
had just one chance to succede like
some young men I would use the blessing
well. I have worked two years on my
inventions and have got them right
at last, they are very simple and usefull
and I know I can make lots of money
on them, from what the patent agents
say. now what I want to say is, if you
would kindly advance a little capital
so I could push the inventions along,
I will give you one half interest in
them, it will not take but a small
sum, I will be honest with you, and will
do what is right. I only wish I could
see you for about ten minuts [minutes] I could
explain matters more fully. from a
small boy up I have always had
a desire to invent things. I also have
a number of musical instruments