Vault Early Papers of the University Box 2 Document 23

Chattanooga 6 Dec 1860

Mr. J. D. Alexander

Dear Sir

We have [written?] you a time or two since forwarding bill lumber you ordered in Sept last but have th[us?] far not succeeded in even receiving a simple reply to our fa[vors?]_

We are very rarely treated thus by our friends And we consider it rather hard in Yr. Case [&?] we put ourselves to considerable incon[venience?] to fill yr. order _

We now need money & need it badly Will you not remit [us?] the Amt. of the Bill [s?]ay four Hundred & Seventy seven ($477.00) dollars _ Int[erest?] ought to be counted now nearly 3 mos. but if

Amt is forwarded immediately will receve in payment the $477.00 which you can send be Express

Hoping to hear from you [and?] we remain

Yrs [respectfully?] McCallie Marks & Co.

Letter from. McCallie Marks & Co. 6 Dec. 1860