In 1869, anxious to be more than a tramp telegraph operator, Edison travels to New York at the prompting of an old friend, Bunt Cavatt. He goes to work for Bunt's uncle, Ben Els.
In 1869, eager to surpass his role as a wandering telegraph operator, Edison travels to New York at the suggestion of an old acquaintance, Bunt Cavatt. He then takes up employment with Bunt's relative, Ben Els.