:

We have received a request from Mr. Cramer of New Sussex, Md.,
who informs us that he maintains an account with you for the
extension of credit. He has given you as a reference.

Will you kindly advise us, in confidence and with whatever
particularity you find convenient, what you consider his
credit rating? Any other information that you may desire to
give will be appreciated.

We trust that we may have the opportunity to reciprocate your
courtesy.

Very truly yours,
(Handwritten) _B. Allen_,
Credit Manager,
Gregory Supply Co.

_To a commercial house_

GREGORY SUPPLY CO.
114 MAIN STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.

July 25, 1923.

Bunce & Co.,
29 Vine Ave.,
Baltimore, Md.

Gentlemen:

We shall be much obliged to you if you will kindly inform us
concerning your credit experience with Mr. J. K. Cramer of New
Sussex, Md., who desires to open an account with us and who
has referred us to you.

We shall be happy at any time to reciprocate the courtesy.

Yours truly,
(Handwritten) _B. Allen_,
Credit Manager
Gregory Supply Co.

_Another letter of the same description in a printed form_

(Name and address to be typewritten in)

GREGORY SUPPLY CO.
114 MAIN STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.

(Date to be typewritten in)

Gentlemen:

J. K. Cramer, of New Sussex, Md.,
desires to open an account with our store and has given your
name as a reference.

Your courtesy in answering the questions given below will be
appreciated. We shall be glad to reciprocate it at any time.

Yours truly,
Gregory Supply Co.

(Please fill out and return as soon as convenient.)

1. Has he an account with you now? ________________________
2. How long has he had the account? _______________________
3. How do