Hospital was based on supplying the Tablets in bulk and not Thanking you for again writing us, we are, The American Chemical Co., Mr. Edwards explains that the foregoing letter is in reply to a complaint made by him to The American Chemical Co. on the ground that they were supplying the Syracuse Hospital with half-grain Morphine Tablets at $4.05 per thousand, while at the same time they were billing them to Baker & Edwards at $4.50. This letter explains the matter, and I am writing The American Chemical Company to that effect. 33. The two car loads of oats ordered by Baker & Edwards of Schmitt Bros. & Co., 17 Canal St., Buffalo, N. Y., on Dec. 24 last, are reported shipped. The consignors, having received notice of the Baker & Edwards's dissolution of partnership, have sent their bill of lading through the bank with sight draft attached for the amount of the invoice, $925.00. I decline to pay this draft and ask Schmitt Bros. to recall it. In my letter to them I propose to pay 34. for this shipment by check when it arrives. I inclose a statement of my affairs, and give references. Mr. Edwards 34a. has also written Schmitt Bros. respecting my standing and responsibility. Jan. 12 Replying to my communication of the 10th instant, Engel 35. & Engel advise me not to sell Erie Preferred at present. COM. CORRESPONDENCE- 9 They think a dividend on this stock will soon be declared, 35a. and that there is every prospect of its reaching 85 before the end of the month. Acting upon this advice, I wire them to disregard my order to sell at 78. 36. I remit a United States Express money order for $3.00 to the "Boot & Shoe Recorder," 36 Congress St., Boston, 36a. Mass., for one year's subscription. I ask the publishto let my subscription begin with the December number. 37. 37a. 38. ers Andrew Borrows, of 234 East Genesee St., on Saturday last ordered shoes and millinery to the amount of $36.50 delivered on approval, with the distinct understanding (such as I have with all customers who have no account) that the goods must be promptly paid for, or returned to the store within a reasonable time. I write Mr. . Borrows, calling his attention to our invariable rule in such cases, and ask him either to return the goods at once or to send me without delay a remittance for the amount due. Elmer O. Cassidy, who had been with Baker & Edwards as head bookkeeper for five years, has tendered his resignation, to take effect as soon as his place can be filled. He says in his letter of resignation that close indoor life is uncongenial, and that he intends to seek other employment. Mr. Cassidy was very highly recommended to me by Baker & Edwards, and I do not like to lose so valuable a man. Accordingly I ask him to take a month's vacation and permit me to hold the matter of his resignation in abeyance until he returns. He expects to visit Richmond, Va., during his absence, and I give him a letter of introduc38a. tion to Mr. Clifford B. Rosa, an old acquaintance of mine residing in that city. Jan. 13 I have just received the following letter (see p. 138, Ex. 39) from the Bridgeport Wood Finishing Co. in reply to my communication of the 10th instant. 55 Fulton St., New York, 1-12-05. Mr. Nelson Field, Dear Sir: We are in receipt of your check for $10.40, which we have passed to your credit on account. We notice you deduct 60% expressage. Explain to us why we should stand the expressage. Baker & Edwards, in ordering this shipment, distinctly stated to send by U. S. Express, and we can not afford to pay expressage on our goods. Yours very truly, The Bridgeport Wood Finishing Co., Replying to my communication of the 10th instant, Mr. Cheney says that he is considering my proposition carefully, and thinks that he will ultimately accept it. He has recently received another business proposition which he can not, without due deliberation, refuse. Within a week, however, he believes he will be able to reach a decision, of which he promises to inform me at the earliest moment. Over a year ago Baker & Edwards made an agreement with Little & Co., Lynn, Mass., whereby they secured the exclusive sale of the Sorosis shoe. I have learned to-day that Slater Bros. of this city are hardling this shoe, and I write Little & Co. for an explanation. I make as clear as possible the fact that I have succeeded to all rights and privileges guaranteed in trade contracts made by Baker & Edwards, and that I must, therefore, have the exclusive sale of the Sorosis shoe if I am to handle it at all. Replying to my letter of the 11th instant, Otis V. French has remitted Richard Spaulding's certified check for $240.00 in full payment of his indebtedness. The Spaulding check is made payable to French and is by him indorsed to me. I send him a receipt in full for his account. Twenty-five cases of rubber footwear, ordered on Dec. 15 by Baker & Edwards from the Boston Rubber Com 39. 39a.. 40. 41. 42. 42a. 43. 43a. 44. 44a. 45. 45a. 46. pany, 149 Lexington St., Boston, Mass., for delivery on Jan. 3, have not been received. The order was acknowledged Dec. 18, and Mr. Edwards is of the opinion that the railroad company must be responsible for the frequent delays in Boston shipments. I have written letters of inquiry to the Boston Rubber Company, as well as to Charles W. Baldwin, freight agent of the New York Central R. R., Syracuse, N. Y. Jan. 14 I order of Moloney Bros. Co., Rochester, N. Y., from samples which they have sent, the following children's and misses' shoes: 5 doz. Kid Lace # 732, sizes 11/2; 5 doz. Kid Lace #539, sizes 2/5; 10 doz. Kid Lace #827, sizes 2/5; 4 doz. Kid Lace # 791, sizes 5/8. I direct them to ship #732 by American Express and the balance of the order by New York Central freight. Mr. Alden Steffens has presented a letter of introduction from Mr. A. B. Chase. I ask Mr. Steffens, who is an applicant for the position previously offered to Mr. Chase, to outline in a letter of application the policy which he would pursue as manager of my mail-order department, in connection with a statement of his experience and references. I have also requested him to call again in about a week. Mr. H. B. Joseph wishes to take up his note of the 7th instant and has remitted his certified check for $600.58. 46a. I cancel the note and return it to him with my thanks for his remittance. 47. 47a. Jan. 16 Less than 60% of Baker & Edwards's old customers, to whom I wrote on the 9th instant, have made remittances to settle accounts. Several letters of complaint and inquiry have been received: E. L. Gibson, 18 Gifford St., in his letter of the 13th, asks for a bill of particulars. He says that his account seems to him too large and asks us to verify it by a detailed statement. This I have sent. Eugene P. Bryant, 136 Garfield Ave., in his letter of 48. the 12th, claims that he has not received full credit for goods returned; that he has called attention to the error; that he does not intend to pay the bill until it is rectified. As the alleged mistake amounts to only $3.50 in a bill of $36.00, I have written Mr. Bryant that our records do not 48a. show any returned purchase, and that the date of the supposed return is now so remote as to make it quite impossible to verify his claim. Notwithstanding, I assure him that if his bill is settled immediately, I shall be glad to credit him with the amount of the alleged error. Mrs. John Peckham, 178 James St., whose bill amounts to $386.75, in her letter of the 14th, asks for an extension of time in which to make payment. Her reason for this request is the recent death of a son and the protracted illness of her husband. It is rumored that John Peckham is in financial difficulties, and I have asked the Commercial Credit Association of this city to furnish me with a special report upon his standing at once. 49. I am preparing a final letter to all "Schedule B" debtors. 50. This I intend to make a peremptory demand for payment. Unless all accounts in this schedule are settled by Monday, the 23d, I shall place them in the hands of my attorney for collection. On the 23d I shall also prepare a second letter to all "Schedule A" debtors who have not yet made a settlement. 50a. My note of Oct. 15 for $1000.00 with interest falls due to-day. In payment I have remitted to E. G. Hildreth, 51. 326 West Genesee St., Syracuse, N. Y., my check for $1012.50, which covers the principal and interest accrued. I ask him to cancel the note and return it to me. I have ordered of the Stetson Mills, Paterson, N. J., the 52. following: Silk Velvet, Quality 1654; 3 pieces Brown, #78; 5 pieces Blue, #81; 2 pieces Gold, #24. This order is given upon the condition that the quality shall be the same as that of the samples left by the Stetson Mills agent, Mr. Roos, who called on me yesterday. I propose |