From Gloria Dubois (Julian Bond's bookkeeper) to Richard Martin, 2 Feb 1971

February 2, 1971

re: Account #10587-27

Dear Mr. Martin,

I have received the enclosed letter from IBM.

According to our understanding the amount due, $282.46 is for the current lease period ending February 28, 1971.

Since our office has never received any correspondence ("previous requests") for payment other than your form invoice, we must assume there is some misunderstanding all around about what constitutes "current" and "past due" balances.

Also, since our bank statement shows you have processed our most recent check for a lease payment, we must assume you are writing about the current amount on invoice K749107.

At any rate, a check is enclosed for the current lease amount due, $282.46 (check no. 402).

Will this take care of the matter?

Sincerely, [carbon copy signature] Gloria Dubois Gloria Dubois Bookkeeper

Mr. Richard Martin Accounts Receivable IBM 1308 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga. 30309