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The Melrose Automobile Copmany was one of a host of after market firms that sprang up to service the early steam car market. Its proprietors were Frank R. Miller and Fred N. Leach. Both gentlemen deserve additional research.

The Melrose Automobile Company apparently succeeded the National Oil Heating Company.

Melrose Automobile Company, Melrose, MA, 1904 Catalogue of Steam Car Parts

This 1904 Melrose Automobile Company catalogue is missing pages 7 and 8.

Melrose Automobile Company, National Kerosene Burner used on Fred Marriott Steam Car, April 1906m Vol 10, No 10, p 101

The April 1906 edition of Cycle & Automobile Trade Journal carried this small article, likely produced by the Melrose Automobile Company, stating that Fred Marriott's record breaking car carried its National Kerosene Burner.

Melrose Automobile Company, A. H. Thompson, West Groton, MA Corresopndence, 1906.

In the summer and fall of 1906, one A. H. Thompson of West Groton, MA exchanged letters with the Melrose Automobile Company.

Melrose Automobile Company, Trade Catalogue, 1906

In the summer and fall of 1906, one A. H. Thompson of West Groton, MA exchanged letters with the Melrose Automobile Company.

Melrose Automobile Company, 1907 Trade Catalogue, Stanley Steam Car Improvements

This 1907 trade catalogue advertises improvements for the Stanley Steam Car.