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Office of Lawrence Fire Insurance Co. of Boston, 34 Devonshire Street.
Boston, January 13th 1872
W. W. Crapo Esq New Bedford
Dear Sir Your name among others, has been suggested to me for the prosecution of the "Alabama Claims" of which, if war premiums are allowed, I can make a claim of something over $10,000.00 I have also a friend who has presently a like amount. I find from inquiries that the charges vary much for
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attending to these claims.
Please let me know the lowest & most favorable terms you can offer to take charge of these, with the understanding that there shall be no expense to us - the entire charges being in the form of percentage if the claims are collected.
Per "Star of Peace" I had a loss, wh. was covered by Insurance in Atlantic Mutual of N. Y. and assigned to that office. Please forward blanks on receipt of my telegram if your proposition is accepted.
Very busy & in haste W. C. Codman
