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,

Very truly yours,
DODGE, HOLMES & CO.

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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.

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A DUNNING LETTER.