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Geneseo Henry Co.. March 11[underline: th] 59 Mr John A Kennicott Dear Sir. My attention has been called to your Advertisement in the Prairie Farmer of Larches, on good terms, being in want of some , I enclose 2 Dollar, & would like 1/2 of each kind, Scotch, & Armenian, of the smallest size you name, being 5 feet high, or if you have smaller that will come down in proportion please send them 3, or 4 feet. I am in want of Weeping Willow for [illegible]- -[illegible], & a few [illegible] Dwarf Cherries, Pear, &c, also Grapes, if I can purchase to make any thing. Please give me the 100 & 1000 price of Larch one foot high. My Business is cultivating & Retailing, have a good point for that [illegible] Please send my Bundle by Merchants Dispatch Marked I Richmond Geneseo, Chicago & Rock Island R. R. Station 28
I send this small order to ascertain the expense of geting on stock from your place, & may [illegible] with you after learning whether it can be done safely, on account of the distance the prospect is unfavourable. Very Respectfully Isaiah Richmond