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[preprinted] A. M. BURCH. M. HYATT.

OFFICE OF UNION FISH CO. WHOLESALE RETAIL DEALERS IN FISH OYSTERS GAME POULTRY EGGS

BELL PHONE 337 106 N. PERRY ST Montgomery Ala. REFERENCES SOUTHERN EXPRESS CP. or ANY BANK THIS CITY [/preprinted]

[image: engraving of hunter pointing a rifle]

Dec 12th

Mrs Stanford,
San Francisco, Cal

Dear Madam:-

As I have a mother, brother and two sisters to support and my means very scarce, I would like to ask you to help me, as I want to go into business, as I have a great many friends in this town and elsewhere who would help me if I had the money to get a start.

I wish to enter the poultry and produce business which I feel sure will pay by energy and attention to it.

I take pleasure in referring you to my former employers - J M Davis for 3 years - Pollock & Co. (succeeded by by the "The Fair") 3 years and Farley & [Dowe? Dowl?] 8 years