New York  January 4 1865
Messrs Dane Dana & Co of
                        Boston
Gentlemen
                    We have seen Mr Bonnerman
In reference to your claim on - - - - - - - - -
 - - - - - - - & Co  He does not know whether you
ever had dates for your claim, but if you
did the Assignees will require to have them in
order to endorse the payment upon them.
   The Assignees require the receipt to be signed by
one of your firm , or by us by power of attorney.
                  We understand your Mr Hayward
is here and we will endeavour to find him to
sign the  necessary receipts - Please send the
notes if you have them.
    We now enclose statement of charges
to 31st December - - - - 1 Case Coffee Loaf - - -
- - $38.28 also on a/c - - - - to same date showing
balance at your debit of $60.80 which we trust will
will be found correct.
                        Very truly Your Obedient Servants
                                                  Cary & Co

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