This folder contains routine correspondence and other documents relating to John F. Randolph's role as Edison's bookkeeper and Alfred O. Tate's office assistant. Included are memoranda by Randolph pertaining to the shipment of miscellaneous equipment from the Menlo Park laboratory; communications from Edison's banks regarding various personal and business accounts handled by Randolph; and other material relating to Edison's personal and business expenses. Also included are routine letters addressed to Randolph in his capacity as bookkeeper that do not fall under the main subject categories.