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& you would be shipped has not been got off Mr L
says the new National Banks take all that class of safes
as fast as they can be turned out. but he will write
you on this subject, We have to endorse you of per
their advance on nails, to $6.25 5% off cash price firm
we can sell all our nails at this price – now if your
market will not bear this advance over expenses, what do
you think about our selling here & so secure a profit, would
you be injured more than our gain? we have ordered 500
kegs to be delivd on board a Cald Ship – but since doing so
this advance takes place and we are really at a loss to know
what to do. Query what will be the price of nails on arrival
5 mo hence? Strap & Hinges are now 30% advance
& 7½% cash by the case at Factory & 30% advance & 5% cash
here – always net cash – our profit is our coms 7½% – This com you know
is highly confidential as it is not strictly regular. In conclusion let me
impress you with the fact that goods are very very very hard to get and
you will please take off your hat should you have a pile of goods
to look at. our shipments will pour the necessities of the case grow
beautifully less just now.

Yrs truly

A W North