Messrs. Parnell & Leonard,

Barnhart City, Texas. Gentlemen:

I am surprised at the harsh complaint you make against the Pioneer Armored Tar Roofing, as the report I received recently asserts that the
25 job done on your barn was much admired. I can only affirm that it would be harder and dearer to remedy the defect by repairing
50 the roof than it would be to put on a new surface.

Your card regarding the charts and the number of " Stars" on hand received.75 The charge on our invoice for Banner Brand tires was for cartage; and Mr. Pollard asserts such charges cannot be avoided. Please remit soon.

Yours very truly, (102)

Col. Edward Martin,

Packard, Alabama. My dear Colonel:

In answer to your letter requesting the surname of the deserter, I wish to say that the preacher referred to, the local
25 Episcopal minister, says that the name he heard was Tabbard.

At the public ward meeting the warning of the old soldiers to avoid the use
50 of cartridges against the miners in the field, which would mean war, was received with cheers. It was late before the chairman would admit the
75 motion to adjourn to the adjoining hall.

Trusting this gives you the information you wanted, I remain

Very cordially yours, (96)