N 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
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,