Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 542 pages of information about Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889.

Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 542 pages of information about Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889.

2 Butchers’ Bow Saws
1/2 doz.  Mortise Locks, with Porcelain Knobs.
2 kegs 8d Nails,

and charge to my account.

Hoping that my order may receive your usual prompt attention,
I am,

Yours respectfully,
HENRY M. BARROWS.

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LETTER OF CREDIT.

LEXINGTON, KY., June 25, 18—.

Messrs. DODGE, MANOR & DEVOE,
New York City.

Gentlemen: Please allow the bearer of this, Mr. James Curtis, a credit for such goods as he may select, not exceeding One Thousand dollars, and if he does not pay for them, I will.  Please notify me in case he buys, of the amount, and when due, and if the account is not settled promptly according to agreement, write me at once.

Yours truly,
HIRAM DUNCAN.

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INCLOSING AN INVOICE.

125 Lake Street,
CHICAGO, Nov. 15, 18—.

SAMUEL D. PRENTICE, Esq.,
Vevay, Ind.

Dear Sir: Inclosed please find invoice of goods amounting to
$218.60, shipped you this day by the B. & O. Express, as per
your order of the 11th inst.

Hoping that the goods may prove satisfactory, and that we may
be favored with further orders, we remain,

Yours truly,
SIBLEY, DUDLEY & CO.

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LETTER OF INTRODUCTION.

168 Olive Street,
ST. LOUIS, June 4, 18—.

HENRY M. BLISS, Esq.,
Boston.

Dear Sir:  This will introduce to you the bearer, Mr. William
P. Hainline, of this city who visits Boston, for the purpose
of engaging in the Hat, Cap and Fur trade.

He is a young man of energy and ability, and withal, a
gentlemen in every sense.

Any assistance you may render him by way of introduction to
your leading merchants or otherwise, in establishing his new
enterprise will be duly appreciated by both himself and

Yours truly,
JAMES W. BROOKING.

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INCLOSING REMITTANCE.

MILWAUKEE, WIS., Feb. 18, 18—.

Messrs. ARNOLD, CONSTABLE & Co.,
New York.

Gentlemen: The goods ordered of you on the 3d inst. have
been received and are entirely satisfactory in both reality
and price.

Enclosed please find New York exchange for $816.23, the amount
of your bill.

Thanking you for your promptness in filling my order, I am,

Yours respectfully,
HENRY GOODFELLOW.

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INCLOSING DRAFT FOR ACCEPTANCE.

NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 18—.

Messrs. WEBSTER & DUNN,
Cairo, Ill.

Gentlemen: Inclosed we hand you Draft at 30 days for acceptance for $928.15, the amount of balance due from you to us to the present date.  We shall feel obliged by your accepting the same, and returning it by due course of mail.

Awaiting further favors, we are,

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