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      Form of a Letter Ordering Goods.

      128 Jackson Street,

       RICHMOND, VA., May 24, 18——.

      Messrs. JONES & SMITH,

       867 Market St., Philadelphia.

      Gentlemen: Please ship me by Fast Freight as soon as possible the following goods:

      3 hhds. N. O. Molasses.

       1 bbl. Granulated Sugar.

       5 chests English Breakfast Tea.

       2 sacks Mocha Coffee, wanted not ground.

       5 boxes Colgate's Toilet Soap.

      I will remit the amount of the invoice immediately upon the receipt of the goods.

      Yours respectfully,

      JAMES C. ADAMS.

      Ordering Goods and Enclosing Price.

      RICHMOND, IND., Dec. 29, 18——.

      Messrs. MARSHALL FIELD & Co.,

       Chicago, Ill.

      Gentlemen: Please forward me by American Express at once

      1 Lancaster Spread, 3.50

       12 yds. Gingham, small check. (15c.) 1.80

       3 doz. Napkins ($3.00), 9.00

      ————

      $14.30

      For which I inclose P.O. Money order.

      Hoping to receive the goods without delay, I am,

      Respectfully,

      WILLIAM L. MILLER.

      Desiring to Open an Account.

      DAYTON, OHIO, Oct. 12, 18——.

      Messrs. HOLMES & WILSON,

       Detroit, Mich.

      Gentlemen: Having recently established myself in the retail Hardware trade in this city, with fair prospects of success, and being in need of new goods from time to time, would like to open an account with your highly respectable 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 this city, as to my character and standing.

      Should my reference prove satisfactory, please forward me at once by U.S. Express,

      2 Butchers' Bow Saws

       ½ 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.

      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.

      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.

      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.

      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.

      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,

      Very truly yours,

      DODGE, HOLMES & CO.

      Inclosing a Statement of Account.

      CHICAGO, March 1, 18——.

      Messrs. CHASE & HOWARD,

       South Bend, Ind.

      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 by your examining the same at your earliest convenience, and shall be happy to receive your check for the amount or instructions to draw on you in the ordinary course.

      We are, gentlemen,

      Yours truly,

      J.V. FARWELL & CO.

      A Dunning Letter.

      DENVER, COL., June 30, 18——.

      JAMES C. ADAMS, Esq.,

       Great Bend, Kansas.

      Dear