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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