From Volume 9 of the Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda – Letters – Fifth Series
BALTIMORE, [MARYLAND]
3 November 1894

DEAR MOTHER,

I do not know what to say about this phonograph business. It takes six months to go to India!! and the company cannot get an inquiry in another six months!!! American express, indeed!! Well — however, they are bound to make good my money. Mother, do not lose the receipt of the express company.
I am going to New York as soon as possible.

Yours affectionately,
VIVEKANANDA