Hoping to receive the goods without delay, I am,Respectfully,Miles Standish, Jr.38. From a Business Firm, Inclosing an Invoice.C——, November 15, 19—.Henry Upham, Esq.,H——.Dear Sir:—Inclosed please find invoice of goods amounting to $271.85, shipped you this day by Graham & Morton S. S. Co., as per your order of the 7th inst.Hoping that the order may prove satisfactory, and that we may receive further favors.We remain,Yours truly,Dunham Bros. & Co.39. From a Business House to a Private Party, Inclosing Invoice.C——, April 8, 19—.Mrs. Phillip D. Stuart,M——.Dear Madam:—We have this day shipped to your address, per Adams Express, the goods ordered in your favor of the 10th inst.Enclosed you will please find invoice of the same, amounting to $33.Hoping that the shipment may arrive safely and prove satisfactory, and soliciting further orders,We are,Very respectfully yours,Bertram Bros. & Co.40. From a Farmer to a Commission House That Has Been Recommended to Him.Riverview Corners, Mich., March 1, 19—.Messrs. Smith & Smith,Produce Commission Merchants,Chicago.Gentlemen:—My old friend, Farmer Harry Jones, of St. Joseph, spoke to me, the other day, about your firm, and the satisfactory business relations he has had with you for the past three years. I have decided to place the sale of my produce in your hands. I ship every year about5,000 bu. of Rose Potatoes,1,200 bu. of Turnips,3,500 bu. of Carrots,and a lot of other garden truck.We are on the Father Marquette R. R., and also about five miles from Lake Michigan. Please let me know your best terms for handling my stuff on the Chicago market, and how promptly you remit after sales are completed.I may have some peaches, apples and grapes for you, during theseason, although I ship most of my fruit to Grand Rapids, where I have had a ready market for nearly four years.Hoping to hear from you soon, I remain,Yours truly,Silas Marner.41. From a Farmer Sending Produce to a Commission House.S——, Mich. August 20, 19—.Messrs. Smith & Smith,Chicago.Gentlemen:—I ship you this day, by S.S. "City of Milwaukee", of the G. & M. Line:80 bu. Peaches,which please sell to best advantage for my account, and remit proceeds toYours truly,Henry Jones.42. Answer to the Above.C——, August 25, 19—.Mr. Henry Jones,S——, Mich.Dear Sir:—Your consignment of Peaches per S.S. "City of Milwaukee" (G. & M. Line), announced in your favor of 20th inst., was duly delivered us August 21st. The sales were as follows:50bu. @ 50c$25.0025bu. @ 45c11.255bu. @ 40c2.0080bu.Total, $38.25Less charges and commission as per Account Sales inclosed16.75Net proceeds$21.40For which please find our check inclosed on First National Bank of our city.Hoping to be favored with further consignments,We remain,Yours truly,Smith & Smith.43. From a Farmer to a Manufacturing Concern.Richmond Center, Ohio, September 10, 19—.The Windmill Building Co.C——, Ohio.Gentlemen:—Will you please send me your catalogue of Windmills, with lowest discount for cash, or best terms for payments in installments?How long would it take you to deliver the mill, and have it built on my place under your supervision? I am anxious to have it running in good order before the cold weather sets in. In our part of the country, it gets pretty cold early in October.Hoping for an early reply,I remain,Yours truly,Simeon Trueblade.44. From a Firm of Ranch-Owners Shipping Cattle to a Commission House.Belvidere, Texas, September 10, 19—.To the Live Stock Commission Co.,Chicago.Gentlemen:—We ship this day, subject to your order, per M. T. & K. R. R.:76 head of Cattle,which please dispose of at best available prices, and remit proceeds less usual charges and commission.We remain,Yours truly,Simpson Brothers.45. Answer to the Above.Chicago, September 16, 19—.Messrs. Simpson Bros.,Belvidere, Texas.Gentlemen:—Your shipment of 76 head cattle, referred to in your favor of 10th inst., was delivered us on the 14th inst., in fairly good order, by C.B. & Q. R. R. Co. We sold them to-day in open market at $5, or gross ... $4,260.50.Deducting usual charges and commission as per our Account Sales attached323.50Net proceeds$3,937.00For which find certified check to your order, drawn upon the Stock Yards National Bank of our city, which please acknowledge.Holding ourselves at your disposal for further consignments,We remain,Yours truly,The Live Stock Commission Co.,Per H. Roberts, Prest.46. Complaining of Delay in the Delivery of Goods.P——, December 10, 19—.The Stanley Book Jobbing Co.L——.Gentlemen:—We have now been expecting for over two weeks the case of books for which you mailed us invoice on the 20th ult. We fail to understand the reason for such an unwarranted delay in the delivery of these goods, shipped, we understand from your letter, over the "Blue Line," and which ought not to have been more than four days in transit between your city and ours.As the holiday season has practically begun, we are in great need of these books, and would lose much of our chance of selling them if their delivery were delayed much longer. Kindly trace the case at once, and let us hear from you regarding it as soon as possible.We remain,Yours truly,Stonington & Co.ACCOUNT SALES ANNEXED TO LETTER NO. 45.BUSINESS INTERCOURSEUNION STOCK YARDS.Chicago. Ill.,September 16, 19....THE LIVE STOCK COMMISSION COMPANY,Exchange Building.SOLD ON ACC'T OFSimpson Bros.Car Nos.No.StockWeight.Off.Price.Amount.1287676Cattle.852105.004260504260502472487315261CHARGES:Cash Advances.Freight (including feed on road)26050Yardage19Hay6Commission3832350E. & O. E.Net Proceeds,39370047. Complaining to a Freight Line Agency of Unwarrantable Delay in the Delivery of Goods.L——, December 12, 19—.To the L—— Manager of the "Blue Line" Agency,L——.Dear Sir:—We are in receipt of a letter dated 10th inst. from Messrs. Stonington & Co., Booksellers, of P——, complaining of not having received up to that date a case of books we shipped them over your line on the 20th ult. The case was marked "S. C.," and we hold your receipt for same. The delay in delivery, at this time of year, is causing serious inconvenience to our customers, and we earnestly hope that the case will be traced by telegraph and that you may be able, within the next few hours, to notify us that it has finally reached its destination.To avoid loss of time, we send you this letter by messenger. Trusting that you will do your best to have this matter straightened out at once,We remain,Yours truly,The Stanley Book Jobbing Co.,Per P. Dunmore, Secy.48. Answer to the Above.L——, December 12, 19—.The Stanley Book Jobbing Co.,L——.Gentlemen:—In answer to your favor of even date, to which we gave our immediate attention, we are happy to say that we just received telegraphic notice that the case of books marked "S. C." was delivered this a.m. to Messrs. Stonington & Co., of P——. The cause of delay was due to the misdirection of a car, which it took us about four days to trace up. Regretting this delay, and hoping that it will not have caused you and your customer any serious inconvenience,We remain,Yours truly,The Blue Line Agency,Per D. D.49. Complaining of Goods having been Shipped by Express instead of Freight, as Ordered.D——, January 22, 19—.Messrs. Johnson & Brothers,C——.Gentlemen:—We were much surprised to receive to-day the last bill of goods shipped via the American Express instead of the A. B. D. R. R. Co., as we especially instructed you, in our letter of the 10th inst., to make the shipment by freight and not by express. As a consequence the cost of transportation was $3.10 more than it would have been by freight. Kindly let us hear from you how the mistake was made, and believe us,Yours truly,Wilson, Day & Co.50. Answer to the Above.C——, January 25, 19—.Messrs. Wilson, Day & Co.,D——.Gentlemen:—Answering your favor of 22d inst., we deeply regret that the mistake was made in the route chosen for the shipment of your last order. By referring to your favor of 10th inst., we find that you had ordered the package sent by freight if it weighed over 25 pounds. To compensate you for extra expense incurred, we credit your account with $3.10, difference between freight and express rates in the invoice herein mentioned.Hoping that this settlement of the little difficulty will prove perfectly satisfactory, and confidently expecting further orders,We remain,Yours very truly,Johnson Brothers.D. CREDITS AND BUSINESS REFERENCES51. From a New Business Firm Desirous of Opening an Account.C——, December 10, 19—.Messrs. Holmes & Wilson,N——.Gentlemen:—Having recently established myself in the retail Hardware business in this city, with fair prospects of success, and being in need of goods from time to time, I would like to open an account with your highly respected house.My capital is small, but I have the satisfaction of knowing that what little I possess is the fruit of my own industry and saving. I can refer you to the well-known firm of Smith, Day & Co., of your city, as to my character and standing.Should my reference prove satisfactory, please forward me at once, by Adams Express:2 Butcher's Bow Saws,½ doz. Mortise Locks, with Porcelain Knobs,2 kegs 8d Nails,and charge to my account. My habit is to settle on the 20th all bills rendered on or before the 1st of each and every month.Hoping that my order may receive your usual prompt attention, I am,Yours respectfully,William T. Browning.52. Favorable Answer to the Above.N——, December 14, 19—.Mr. William T. Browning,C——. O——.Dear Sir:—We take pleasure in filling this day the order inclosed in your favor of 10th inst, as your reference proved quite satisfactory. You will find that we have given you the best terms customary in our business. Hoping to be frequently favored with your patronage,We remain,Yours truly,Holmes & Wilson.53. Unfavorable Answer to No. 51.N——, December 14, 19—.Mr. William T. Browning,C——.Dear Sir:—In reply to your favor of 10th inst., we have to say that we must ask you to remit the cash before filling your order.We trust that you will not consider us unnecessarily harsh; we know nothing of your business methods, and as the profit on our goods is so close, we prefer not to open an account.Perhaps we may become better acquainted in the future. Awaiting your reply,We remain,Respectfully yours,Holmes & Wilson.54. From a Wholesale Firm, asking for References.C——, May 11, 19—.Messrs. Sullivan & Co.,X——.Gentlemen:—We understand that you are desirous of opening an account with our firm. Will you favor us with two references, as we have hitherto had no business transactions with you? In all cases when cash payments do not accompany the orders received from firms personally unknown to us, it is our rule to ask for references.We remain,Yours obediently,Singleton & Price.55. To a Bank, asking a Confidential Opinion concerning a Firm in their City.C——, May 15, 19—.The Fifth National Bank of X——.Gentlemen:—We are about to engage in rather extensive transactions with the firm of Sullivan & Co., of your city, and as a matter of precaution we venture to ask if you can give us any information, in the strictest confidence, respecting their commercial position, and the estimation in which they are held.Trusting that, if it is in your power, you will so far oblige us, and holding ourselves ready to reciprocate,We remain,Yours obediently,Singleton & Price.56. Favorable Answer to the Above.X——, May 18, 19—.Messrs. Singleton & Price,C——.Dear Sirs:—Replying to your favor of the 15th inst., we beg to say our business relations with Messrs. Sullivan & Co. have been hitherto most satisfactory, and we have a personal esteem for them as men of thorough integrity.Yours truly,The Fifth National Bank ofX——,Per H. Fletcher, Cashier.57. Unfavorable Answer to No. 55.X——, May 18, 19—.Messrs. Singleton & Price,C——.Dear Sirs:—Replying to yours of 15th inst., we beg to inform you that we have no personal knowledge as to the standing of Messrs. Sullivan & Co., of our city; however, we have made several inquiries respecting them, in reliable quarters, and have not, we regret to say, learned anything in their favor.We remain,Yours truly,The Fifth National Bank ofX——,Per H. Fletcher, Cashier.58. To a Lawyer, concerning the General Standing of a Business Firm in his City.C——, May 15, 19—.Hon. Amos Watson,Late Judge Superior Court,X——.Dear Sir:—Messrs. Sullivan & Co., Dry Goods Retail Dealers, of your city, desire to open an account with us, and have given your name as a reference. We are desirous to know if their general standing in the community warrants us extending them a line of credits. They claim that, having acted as their attorney and counsel for several years, you are conversant with their resources and commercial habits.Thanking you in advance for whatever information you will give us, strictly in confidence,We remain,Yours very respectfully,Singleton & Price.59. Asking a Business House to give Bearer Limited Credit, Guaranteed by Writer.C——, July 14, 19—.Messrs. Dryden & Son,Hardware Jobbery, T——.Gentlemen:—Please allow the bearer of this, Mr. Frank Hubbard, who is a friend of mine and a thoroughly reliable man, a credit for such goods as he may select, not exceeding two thousand dollars ($2,000), and if he does not pay for them, I will.Please notify me of the amount of the purchase and when due, and if the account is not settled promptly, according to agreement, write at once or draw for the amount.Yours truly,Walter Dunlap.60. Inquiring as to Business Prospects.H——, August 15, 19—.Edward Harrison, Esq.,L——.Dear Sir:—As I informed you, a year ago, I have been thinking seriously of disposing of my small business here and locating in some large town out on the Pacific Coast, where I can grow up with the country as you are doing.Will you have the kindness to write me, at your convenience, full information in regard to the prospects of business, rates of rents, cost of living, and any other details, especially in regard to the Book and Stationery trade?If you will thus kindly give me the facts on which I can base my calculations, and all is favorable, I shall probably visit L—— this fall, and eventually become your neighbor.Yours very truly,Phillip Ronalds.E. ACCOUNTS AND PAYMENTS61. To a Business House inclosing a Statement of Account.C——, March 1, 19—.Messrs. Bright Brothers,S——, Mich.Gentlemen:—Inclosed please find a statement of your account for the past three months, which we believe you will find correct.We shall feel obliged if you examine the same at your earliest convenience, and be happy to receive your check for the amount or instructions to draw on you in the ordinary course.We are, gentlemen,Yours truly,Sample, O'neil & Co.62. To a Business Firm asking for Settlement of Account.C——, January 10, 19—.Henry Holden & Son,M——.Gentlemen:—We beg to call your attention to the fact that your account has not been settled this month according to promise, and further request that you will favor us with a check for the same in the course of this week.Yours obediently,The Blake Bros. Co.,Per H. S. Blake, President.63. To a Business Firm asking Firmly for Settlement of Overdue Account.K——, August 13, 19—.Arnold Bass & Co.,T——.Gentlemen:—Allow me to remind you that your account has been standing for several months unsettled.I should not even now have called your attention to the matter, were it not that, in a few days, I must meet a large bill, and shall rely in part on your account to furnish the means.I would, therefore, esteem it a great favor if you would remit either the whole, or at least the greater part, of the amount due, in the course of a week or ten days.Thanking you for past favors,I remain,Yours truly,Henry B. Ward.64. More Pressing Dunning Letter.K——, August 25, 19—.Arnold Bass & Co.,T——.Gentlemen:—As you failed to take any notice of my letter of the 13th inst., relating to a settlement of your account, now long overdue, I shall feel obliged, to my sincere regret, to have theclaim placed into the hands of my attorneys for collection, unless I hear from you satisfactorily before the end of the present month.Trusting that this neglect has been due only to an oversight on your part, and that our pleasant intercourse in the past may be soon resumed,I remain,Yours truly,Henry B. Ward.65. To a Business Firm, inclosing a Remittance.T——, March 10, 19—.Messrs. Sandford & MertonP——.Gentlemen:—The goods ordered of you on the 3d inst. have been received, and are entirely satisfactory in both quality and price.Enclosed please find Philadelphia exchange for $731.15, the full amount of your bill.Thanking you for your promptness in filling our order,We remain,Yours respectfully,Doherty Sons & Co.66. To a Business Firm, inclosing Draft for Acceptance.S——, June 24, 19—.Messrs. Cassidy & Day,L——.Gentlemen:—Inclosed I hand you draft at sixty (60) days' sight for acceptance for eight hundred and fourteen dollars and twenty-eight cents ($814.28), the balance due, which please accept and return by next mail.Awaiting further favors,I remain,Yours truly,Arthur Phillipson.67. From a Business Firm to a Creditor, asking for time.M——, January 12, 19—.The Blake Bros. Co.,R——.Dear Sirs:—May we ask your kind indulgence with regard to our overdue account? Owing to unforseen circumstances, we find it is not in our power to settle it under three months from this date. We think it best to solicit this favor frankly rather than to allow you to expect a payment unfortunately not forthcoming. We need not say how much we regret this delay, which is nevertheless unavoidable.We remain,Yours obediently,Henry Holden & Sons.68. From a Retail House to a Customer, requesting Payment.N——, January 10, 19—.Edward Phillips, Esq.,City.Dear Sir:—Allow us to call attention to the fact that your account is now overdue. Will you do us the favor to remit a check for same at your earliest convenience?Yours obediently,Solomon, Hyman & Co.F. BUSINESS NOTICES69. From a Business House, giving Notice of the Dissolution of a Partnership.B——, December 15, 19—.Phillips & Dunham,L——.Gentlemen:—On the 1st of January next the partnership for the past ten years existing between Edward B. Hanley and Horace O'Neil, Grocers, will be dissolved by mutual consent.We take this opportunity to thank our patrons and friendsfor the liberal support extended to us during our business career.After the 1st of January the business will be carried on at the old stand, Nos. 6 and 8 River Street, by Horace O'Neil and Julius Stern, under the firm name of O'Neil & Stern. We trust you will favor the new firm with your business.Withrenewed thanks, we remain,Your obedient servants,Hanley & O'Neil.70. Announcing the Death of a Partner.R——, May 10, 19—.Messrs. Deward & Sons,N——.Gentlemen:—It is with deep regret that we have to inform you of the recent death of our senior partner, Mr. T. Hurd, which occurred on the 5th inst.At the same time, we have the satisfaction of stating that this sad event will in no way interfere with the future conduct of our business, as arrangements are being made to supply the place of our deceased partner.For the present, no alteration will be made in the name of the firm.The surviving partner, Mr. Augustus Densmore, will conduct the affairs as usual, and we confidently hope that, from the experience you have had of our uniform punctuality and regularity, you will continue to favor us with your orders, resting assured that the same unremitting attention as formerly will be paid to the interests of our customers.We remain, Gentlemen,Yours respectfully,Hurd, Densmore & Co.71. From a Business House giving Notice of a Change in the Firm Name.P——, June 5, 19—.Messrs. Phillips & Stern,N——.Gentlemen:—We beg to inform you of an alteration to take place in the name and copartnership of this firm, on July 1st. Our Mr. Robert Stephenson will withdraw, and his son, Mr. Anthony Todd Stephenson, will be admitted as a full partner, with his father's share in the capital and profits of the firm. The style of the new concern will be Stephenson & Nephew.We request a continuance of your favor, and assure you that there will be no relaxation of our efforts to conduct business affairs in the usual conservative manner.Truly yours,Stephenson Bros.72. From a Business House Recommending a Successor in Business.B——, December 20, 19—.To the Public:—It is with some feeling of regret that we announce our retirement from business on the beginning of the new year.Stock and premises will then be transferred to Messrs. Fairfax Brothers, whom we cheerfully present to your notice, and feel it our duty to recommend them for a continuance of that liberal confidence and patronage which you have bestowed on us during the past twenty years.Both these young gentlemen have been clerks in this establishment for a long time, and are in every way efficient and capable to continue the business.We are,Respectfully,Johnson & Fox.73. Notice of Assignment.C——, Dec. 20, 19—.To Our Creditors.Gentlemen—In consequence of the failure of the Tenth National Bank, of our city, we regret to find ourselves unable to continue business without resorting to costly expedients, which, in the interest of our creditors, we are anxious to avoid. To duly protect all concerned, we have decided to make an assignment of all our property, and this decision has already met with the approval of the principal local creditors. We have had the good fortune, in this trouble to secure the services, as assignee, of Mr. Walter Mead, a wealthy and well-known retired merchant of this city, who will without delay prepare a statement of our affairs, and submit it to you at an early date.With renewed regrets for the unforeseen circumstances that have brought about this painful state of affairs, and earnestly counting on considerate treatment on your part,We remain,Yours sincerely,Dominick & Bronson.
Hoping to receive the goods without delay, I am,
Respectfully,Miles Standish, Jr.
C——, November 15, 19—.
Henry Upham, Esq.,H——.
Dear Sir:—
Inclosed please find invoice of goods amounting to $271.85, shipped you this day by Graham & Morton S. S. Co., as per your order of the 7th inst.
Hoping that the order may prove satisfactory, and that we may receive further favors.
We remain,Yours truly,Dunham Bros. & Co.
C——, April 8, 19—.
Mrs. Phillip D. Stuart,M——.
Dear Madam:—
We have this day shipped to your address, per Adams Express, the goods ordered in your favor of the 10th inst.
Enclosed you will please find invoice of the same, amounting to $33.
Hoping that the shipment may arrive safely and prove satisfactory, and soliciting further orders,
We are,Very respectfully yours,Bertram Bros. & Co.
Riverview Corners, Mich., March 1, 19—.
Messrs. Smith & Smith,Produce Commission Merchants,Chicago.
Gentlemen:—
My old friend, Farmer Harry Jones, of St. Joseph, spoke to me, the other day, about your firm, and the satisfactory business relations he has had with you for the past three years. I have decided to place the sale of my produce in your hands. I ship every year about
and a lot of other garden truck.
We are on the Father Marquette R. R., and also about five miles from Lake Michigan. Please let me know your best terms for handling my stuff on the Chicago market, and how promptly you remit after sales are completed.
I may have some peaches, apples and grapes for you, during theseason, although I ship most of my fruit to Grand Rapids, where I have had a ready market for nearly four years.
Hoping to hear from you soon, I remain,
Yours truly,Silas Marner.
S——, Mich. August 20, 19—.
Messrs. Smith & Smith,Chicago.
Gentlemen:—
I ship you this day, by S.S. "City of Milwaukee", of the G. & M. Line:
80 bu. Peaches,
which please sell to best advantage for my account, and remit proceeds to
Yours truly,Henry Jones.
C——, August 25, 19—.
Mr. Henry Jones,S——, Mich.
Dear Sir:—
Your consignment of Peaches per S.S. "City of Milwaukee" (G. & M. Line), announced in your favor of 20th inst., was duly delivered us August 21st. The sales were as follows:
For which please find our check inclosed on First National Bank of our city.
Hoping to be favored with further consignments,
We remain,Yours truly,Smith & Smith.
Richmond Center, Ohio, September 10, 19—.
The Windmill Building Co.C——, Ohio.
Gentlemen:—
Will you please send me your catalogue of Windmills, with lowest discount for cash, or best terms for payments in installments?
How long would it take you to deliver the mill, and have it built on my place under your supervision? I am anxious to have it running in good order before the cold weather sets in. In our part of the country, it gets pretty cold early in October.
Hoping for an early reply,
I remain,Yours truly,Simeon Trueblade.
Belvidere, Texas, September 10, 19—.
To the Live Stock Commission Co.,Chicago.
Gentlemen:—
We ship this day, subject to your order, per M. T. & K. R. R.:
76 head of Cattle,
which please dispose of at best available prices, and remit proceeds less usual charges and commission.
We remain,Yours truly,Simpson Brothers.
Chicago, September 16, 19—.
Messrs. Simpson Bros.,Belvidere, Texas.
Gentlemen:—
Your shipment of 76 head cattle, referred to in your favor of 10th inst., was delivered us on the 14th inst., in fairly good order, by C.B. & Q. R. R. Co. We sold them to-day in open market at $5, or gross ... $4,260.50.
For which find certified check to your order, drawn upon the Stock Yards National Bank of our city, which please acknowledge.
Holding ourselves at your disposal for further consignments,
We remain,Yours truly,The Live Stock Commission Co.,Per H. Roberts, Prest.
P——, December 10, 19—.
The Stanley Book Jobbing Co.
L——.
Gentlemen:—
We have now been expecting for over two weeks the case of books for which you mailed us invoice on the 20th ult. We fail to understand the reason for such an unwarranted delay in the delivery of these goods, shipped, we understand from your letter, over the "Blue Line," and which ought not to have been more than four days in transit between your city and ours.
As the holiday season has practically begun, we are in great need of these books, and would lose much of our chance of selling them if their delivery were delayed much longer. Kindly trace the case at once, and let us hear from you regarding it as soon as possible.
We remain,Yours truly,Stonington & Co.
ACCOUNT SALES ANNEXED TO LETTER NO. 45.
BUSINESS INTERCOURSE
L——, December 12, 19—.
To the L—— Manager of the "Blue Line" Agency,L——.
Dear Sir:—
We are in receipt of a letter dated 10th inst. from Messrs. Stonington & Co., Booksellers, of P——, complaining of not having received up to that date a case of books we shipped them over your line on the 20th ult. The case was marked "S. C.," and we hold your receipt for same. The delay in delivery, at this time of year, is causing serious inconvenience to our customers, and we earnestly hope that the case will be traced by telegraph and that you may be able, within the next few hours, to notify us that it has finally reached its destination.
To avoid loss of time, we send you this letter by messenger. Trusting that you will do your best to have this matter straightened out at once,
We remain,Yours truly,The Stanley Book Jobbing Co.,Per P. Dunmore, Secy.
L——, December 12, 19—.
The Stanley Book Jobbing Co.,L——.
Gentlemen:—
In answer to your favor of even date, to which we gave our immediate attention, we are happy to say that we just received telegraphic notice that the case of books marked "S. C." was delivered this a.m. to Messrs. Stonington & Co., of P——. The cause of delay was due to the misdirection of a car, which it took us about four days to trace up. Regretting this delay, and hoping that it will not have caused you and your customer any serious inconvenience,
We remain,Yours truly,The Blue Line Agency,Per D. D.
D——, January 22, 19—.
Messrs. Johnson & Brothers,C——.
Gentlemen:—
We were much surprised to receive to-day the last bill of goods shipped via the American Express instead of the A. B. D. R. R. Co., as we especially instructed you, in our letter of the 10th inst., to make the shipment by freight and not by express. As a consequence the cost of transportation was $3.10 more than it would have been by freight. Kindly let us hear from you how the mistake was made, and believe us,
Yours truly,Wilson, Day & Co.
C——, January 25, 19—.
Messrs. Wilson, Day & Co.,D——.
Gentlemen:—
Answering your favor of 22d inst., we deeply regret that the mistake was made in the route chosen for the shipment of your last order. By referring to your favor of 10th inst., we find that you had ordered the package sent by freight if it weighed over 25 pounds. To compensate you for extra expense incurred, we credit your account with $3.10, difference between freight and express rates in the invoice herein mentioned.
Hoping that this settlement of the little difficulty will prove perfectly satisfactory, and confidently expecting further orders,
We remain,Yours very truly,Johnson Brothers.
C——, December 10, 19—.
Messrs. Holmes & Wilson,N——.
Gentlemen:—
Having recently established myself in the retail Hardware business in this city, with fair prospects of success, and being in need of goods from time to time, I would like to open an account with your highly respected house.
My capital is small, but I have the satisfaction of knowing that what little I possess is the fruit of my own industry and saving. I can refer you to the well-known firm of Smith, Day & Co., of your city, as to my character and standing.
Should my reference prove satisfactory, please forward me at once, by Adams Express:
and charge to my account. My habit is to settle on the 20th all bills rendered on or before the 1st of each and every month.
Hoping that my order may receive your usual prompt attention, I am,
Yours respectfully,William T. Browning.
N——, December 14, 19—.
Mr. William T. Browning,C——. O——.
Dear Sir:—
We take pleasure in filling this day the order inclosed in your favor of 10th inst, as your reference proved quite satisfactory. You will find that we have given you the best terms customary in our business. Hoping to be frequently favored with your patronage,
We remain,Yours truly,Holmes & Wilson.
N——, December 14, 19—.
Mr. William T. Browning,C——.
Dear Sir:—
In reply to your favor of 10th inst., we have to say that we must ask you to remit the cash before filling your order.
We trust that you will not consider us unnecessarily harsh; we know nothing of your business methods, and as the profit on our goods is so close, we prefer not to open an account.
Perhaps we may become better acquainted in the future. Awaiting your reply,
We remain,Respectfully yours,Holmes & Wilson.
C——, May 11, 19—.
Messrs. Sullivan & Co.,X——.
Gentlemen:—
We understand that you are desirous of opening an account with our firm. Will you favor us with two references, as we have hitherto had no business transactions with you? In all cases when cash payments do not accompany the orders received from firms personally unknown to us, it is our rule to ask for references.
We remain,Yours obediently,Singleton & Price.
C——, May 15, 19—.
The Fifth National Bank of X——.
Gentlemen:—
We are about to engage in rather extensive transactions with the firm of Sullivan & Co., of your city, and as a matter of precaution we venture to ask if you can give us any information, in the strictest confidence, respecting their commercial position, and the estimation in which they are held.
Trusting that, if it is in your power, you will so far oblige us, and holding ourselves ready to reciprocate,
We remain,Yours obediently,Singleton & Price.
X——, May 18, 19—.
Messrs. Singleton & Price,C——.
Dear Sirs:—
Replying to your favor of the 15th inst., we beg to say our business relations with Messrs. Sullivan & Co. have been hitherto most satisfactory, and we have a personal esteem for them as men of thorough integrity.
Yours truly,The Fifth National Bank ofX——,Per H. Fletcher, Cashier.
X——, May 18, 19—.
Messrs. Singleton & Price,C——.
Dear Sirs:—
Replying to yours of 15th inst., we beg to inform you that we have no personal knowledge as to the standing of Messrs. Sullivan & Co., of our city; however, we have made several inquiries respecting them, in reliable quarters, and have not, we regret to say, learned anything in their favor.
We remain,Yours truly,The Fifth National Bank ofX——,Per H. Fletcher, Cashier.
C——, May 15, 19—.
Hon. Amos Watson,Late Judge Superior Court,X——.
Dear Sir:—
Messrs. Sullivan & Co., Dry Goods Retail Dealers, of your city, desire to open an account with us, and have given your name as a reference. We are desirous to know if their general standing in the community warrants us extending them a line of credits. They claim that, having acted as their attorney and counsel for several years, you are conversant with their resources and commercial habits.
Thanking you in advance for whatever information you will give us, strictly in confidence,
We remain,Yours very respectfully,Singleton & Price.
C——, July 14, 19—.
Messrs. Dryden & Son,Hardware Jobbery, T——.
Gentlemen:—
Please allow the bearer of this, Mr. Frank Hubbard, who is a friend of mine and a thoroughly reliable man, a credit for such goods as he may select, not exceeding two thousand dollars ($2,000), and if he does not pay for them, I will.
Please notify me of the amount of the purchase and when due, and if the account is not settled promptly, according to agreement, write at once or draw for the amount.
Yours truly,Walter Dunlap.
H——, August 15, 19—.
Edward Harrison, Esq.,L——.
Dear Sir:—
As I informed you, a year ago, I have been thinking seriously of disposing of my small business here and locating in some large town out on the Pacific Coast, where I can grow up with the country as you are doing.
Will you have the kindness to write me, at your convenience, full information in regard to the prospects of business, rates of rents, cost of living, and any other details, especially in regard to the Book and Stationery trade?
If you will thus kindly give me the facts on which I can base my calculations, and all is favorable, I shall probably visit L—— this fall, and eventually become your neighbor.
Yours very truly,Phillip Ronalds.
C——, March 1, 19—.
Messrs. Bright Brothers,S——, Mich.
Gentlemen:—
Inclosed please find a statement of your account for the past three months, which we believe you will find correct.
We shall feel obliged if you examine the same at your earliest convenience, and be happy to receive your check for the amount or instructions to draw on you in the ordinary course.
We are, gentlemen,Yours truly,Sample, O'neil & Co.
C——, January 10, 19—.
Henry Holden & Son,M——.
Gentlemen:—
We beg to call your attention to the fact that your account has not been settled this month according to promise, and further request that you will favor us with a check for the same in the course of this week.
Yours obediently,The Blake Bros. Co.,Per H. S. Blake, President.
K——, August 13, 19—.
Arnold Bass & Co.,T——.
Gentlemen:—
Allow me to remind you that your account has been standing for several months unsettled.
I should not even now have called your attention to the matter, were it not that, in a few days, I must meet a large bill, and shall rely in part on your account to furnish the means.
I would, therefore, esteem it a great favor if you would remit either the whole, or at least the greater part, of the amount due, in the course of a week or ten days.
Thanking you for past favors,
I remain,Yours truly,Henry B. Ward.
K——, August 25, 19—.
Arnold Bass & Co.,T——.
Gentlemen:—
As you failed to take any notice of my letter of the 13th inst., relating to a settlement of your account, now long overdue, I shall feel obliged, to my sincere regret, to have theclaim placed into the hands of my attorneys for collection, unless I hear from you satisfactorily before the end of the present month.
Trusting that this neglect has been due only to an oversight on your part, and that our pleasant intercourse in the past may be soon resumed,
I remain,Yours truly,Henry B. Ward.
T——, March 10, 19—.
Messrs. Sandford & MertonP——.
Gentlemen:—
The goods ordered of you on the 3d inst. have been received, and are entirely satisfactory in both quality and price.
Enclosed please find Philadelphia exchange for $731.15, the full amount of your bill.
Thanking you for your promptness in filling our order,
We remain,Yours respectfully,Doherty Sons & Co.
S——, June 24, 19—.
Messrs. Cassidy & Day,L——.
Gentlemen:—
Inclosed I hand you draft at sixty (60) days' sight for acceptance for eight hundred and fourteen dollars and twenty-eight cents ($814.28), the balance due, which please accept and return by next mail.
Awaiting further favors,
I remain,Yours truly,Arthur Phillipson.
M——, January 12, 19—.
The Blake Bros. Co.,R——.
Dear Sirs:—
May we ask your kind indulgence with regard to our overdue account? Owing to unforseen circumstances, we find it is not in our power to settle it under three months from this date. We think it best to solicit this favor frankly rather than to allow you to expect a payment unfortunately not forthcoming. We need not say how much we regret this delay, which is nevertheless unavoidable.
We remain,Yours obediently,Henry Holden & Sons.
N——, January 10, 19—.
Edward Phillips, Esq.,City.
Dear Sir:—
Allow us to call attention to the fact that your account is now overdue. Will you do us the favor to remit a check for same at your earliest convenience?
Yours obediently,Solomon, Hyman & Co.
B——, December 15, 19—.
Phillips & Dunham,L——.
Gentlemen:—
On the 1st of January next the partnership for the past ten years existing between Edward B. Hanley and Horace O'Neil, Grocers, will be dissolved by mutual consent.
We take this opportunity to thank our patrons and friendsfor the liberal support extended to us during our business career.
After the 1st of January the business will be carried on at the old stand, Nos. 6 and 8 River Street, by Horace O'Neil and Julius Stern, under the firm name of O'Neil & Stern. We trust you will favor the new firm with your business.
Withrenewed thanks, we remain,Your obedient servants,Hanley & O'Neil.
R——, May 10, 19—.
Messrs. Deward & Sons,N——.
Gentlemen:—
It is with deep regret that we have to inform you of the recent death of our senior partner, Mr. T. Hurd, which occurred on the 5th inst.
At the same time, we have the satisfaction of stating that this sad event will in no way interfere with the future conduct of our business, as arrangements are being made to supply the place of our deceased partner.
For the present, no alteration will be made in the name of the firm.
The surviving partner, Mr. Augustus Densmore, will conduct the affairs as usual, and we confidently hope that, from the experience you have had of our uniform punctuality and regularity, you will continue to favor us with your orders, resting assured that the same unremitting attention as formerly will be paid to the interests of our customers.
We remain, Gentlemen,Yours respectfully,Hurd, Densmore & Co.
P——, June 5, 19—.
Messrs. Phillips & Stern,N——.
Gentlemen:—
We beg to inform you of an alteration to take place in the name and copartnership of this firm, on July 1st. Our Mr. Robert Stephenson will withdraw, and his son, Mr. Anthony Todd Stephenson, will be admitted as a full partner, with his father's share in the capital and profits of the firm. The style of the new concern will be Stephenson & Nephew.
We request a continuance of your favor, and assure you that there will be no relaxation of our efforts to conduct business affairs in the usual conservative manner.
Truly yours,Stephenson Bros.
B——, December 20, 19—.
To the Public:—
It is with some feeling of regret that we announce our retirement from business on the beginning of the new year.
Stock and premises will then be transferred to Messrs. Fairfax Brothers, whom we cheerfully present to your notice, and feel it our duty to recommend them for a continuance of that liberal confidence and patronage which you have bestowed on us during the past twenty years.
Both these young gentlemen have been clerks in this establishment for a long time, and are in every way efficient and capable to continue the business.
We are,Respectfully,Johnson & Fox.
C——, Dec. 20, 19—.
To Our Creditors.
Gentlemen—
In consequence of the failure of the Tenth National Bank, of our city, we regret to find ourselves unable to continue business without resorting to costly expedients, which, in the interest of our creditors, we are anxious to avoid. To duly protect all concerned, we have decided to make an assignment of all our property, and this decision has already met with the approval of the principal local creditors. We have had the good fortune, in this trouble to secure the services, as assignee, of Mr. Walter Mead, a wealthy and well-known retired merchant of this city, who will without delay prepare a statement of our affairs, and submit it to you at an early date.
With renewed regrets for the unforeseen circumstances that have brought about this painful state of affairs, and earnestly counting on considerate treatment on your part,
We remain,Yours sincerely,Dominick & Bronson.