Messrs. Wilson & Son, Memphis, Tenn. Gentlemen:

Replying to your favor of the 14th inst., we are pleased to state that part of your order for special screws will go forward
25 today.

We will also include in this shipment your order for five gross No. 5x 5/8 flat head wood screws.

We trust this will
50 be satisfactory, and are pleased to remain

Very truly yours, (60)

Bates Machine Co.,

Peoria, Ill. Gentlemen:

Answering your inquiry of the 14th inst. in regard to 1/2x2 Studs, we are pleased to state that we will ship
25 400 of these today by freight. We trust this will be satisfactory, and thank you for the inquiry.

Yours very truly, (47)

Mr. R. T. Baumgarten,

Ashland, Kentucky. Dear Sir:

Replying to yours of the 24th inst: We are sending you, under separate cover, a number of circulars of the France metallic packing,25 also

circulars of the White Star oil filter of which we are the agents in this territory. We will bo pleased to furnish the packing
50 to any responsible party in your territory, subject to a trial of 30 days. We further guarantee these packings for a period of five years
75 from date of application. This packing is furnished at a uniform price of $10.00 per inch diameter of rod.

The dice boxes referred to
100 were overlooked by us and were forwarded today. You will no doubt receive them about the same time that you get this letter.

Thanking you
125 for your continued interest in our behalf and trusting that we may be favored with at least a portion of the metallic business in your territory,150 we remain

Yours very truly, (155)

Mr. Geo. Hargraves, P. A.,

C. B. & Q. R. R. Co., City. Dear Sir:

Referring to your order, No. 8932, of August 12th, we have not been able to obtain washer like sample
25 you sent. We enclose one which is the nearest to it we can find. If this will answer, kindly advise us, and return sample.

Yours
50 very truly, (52)

Messrs. W. D. Howells & Co., Burlington, Vt. Gentlemen:

The writer had the pleasure of meeting Mr. J. E. Smith, mechanical engineer for the Armour Packing Co.; and in reference to the question
25 of new machinery, he desires that we submit to him detailed proposition on two 6-ton compressors to

be connected to Cross compound condensing engine
50 of the Filer & Stowell make. I asked him why he would not consider the Hamilton engine, and his only reply was that they wanted
75 the F. & S. He also stated that these machines would have to be designed as to capacity, and that the actual floor space necessary in
100 width could not exceed the other machines now in place at their plant by more than six or possibly eight inches from center of cylinder
125 to center of cylinder. He also requested that this proposition include the necessary ammonia condensers to be built on the internal circulating system, or something
150 on the pattern of the Westerling & Campbell condensers. The reason for desiring this particular type was that he did not have the necessary floor
175 space for the atmospheric condensers. But, in any event, this particular part of the propositon could be modified in case the necessary room for
200 atmospheric condensers can be provided later on. Mr. S. stated that he would like this proposition sometime on or about the first of August, as
225 he expected by that time to be able to take the matter up for final consideration.

                                  Yours truly, (243)

The Lunkenheimer Co.,

213-223 E. Eighth St., Cincinnati, Ohio. Gentlemen:

In response to your letter of Feb. 16th, we beg to submit enclosed blueprint of the Elliott Patent fender for your approval. Kindly
25 bear in mind that the operation of our cars is very different from the trolley or cable system, and that it will be almost impossible
50 for us to attach a fender of the basket design to the body of our car.

Respectfully yours, (68)

Mr. John Wilson,

Minneapolis, Minn. Dear Sir:

We are in receipt of your order of the 14th for one hundred 3-8 x 2 cap screws, to be shipped A. L.25 Andrews, Milwaukee, on the 25th. You fail to specify whether you require square or hexagon head cap. As we have furnished you heretofore with both,50 we are in doubt what to send you, and await your further instructions.

Yours very truly, (66)

H. H. Meyer Packing Co.,

Columbus, Ohio. Gentlemen:

Our Mr. Leonard C. Schmidt has returned, and reports having had the pleasure of meeting you while in Cincinnati a few days ago. He
25 has asked us to make you a quotation on ammonia condenser; and we are pleased to quote you as follows.

We shall be pleased to
50 furnish you with 5 sections of our atmospheric ammonia condenser, each section 18 pipes high, 20 feet long. These condensers are constructed of 2-inch
75 pipe made from selected skelp especially for ammonia use. The pipes are put together with forged Bessemer steel flanges and semi-steel return bends. The 100 flanges are screwed and soldered to the pipe while hot and are, therefore, shrunk on. The recess on back of flange is then flushed with
125 solder, making a perfectly tight joint. Condensers will be provided with galvanized water troughs with leveling device and have perforated steel drip strips between the
150 pipes to insure a more free circulation of air, and to secure an even distribution of water over the pipes. The condensers will be

supplied
175 with the necessary valves, fittings, etc., and we will deliver them to your building in Cincinnati, erect them, and make connections with your existing liquid
200 and gas lines, all for the approximate sum of $1,365.00.

Should you desire a more detailed proposal, we shall
225 be very glad, indeed, to furnish you with same, and we trust that we may have the pleasure of securing your valued order for the material required.

Yours very truly, (255)

Messrs. Dooley & Ayres,

Moline, Illinois. Gentlemen:

We have your esteemed favor of the 12th inst.. H-1724, but do not enter same. We notice you
25 specify a 12 in. diameter conveyor with a drive end only 1 1/2 in. diameter, which seems to be a mistake.

The standard diameter
50 for 12 in. is 2 in. exactly; and it may have been your intention to specify 9 in. conveyor instead of 12 in.

Thanking you
75 and awaiting your prompt re-ply, we are                                                       

Yours very truly, (85)