Letter - S. Loeb, Montgomery, Ala., October 1, 1887

This letter, dated October 1, 1887, is from Curry Marks, an agent for S. Loeb, a dealer in Dry Goods and Groceries located at Arnold's Corner in Montgomery, Alabama, and is addressed to Messrs. R. E. Gish & Co. in Lynchburg, Virginia. The letter discusses business matters, including a returned freight shipment from Dadeville, an unsuccessful attempt to meet Mr. Robinson, and confirmation that Mr. Ward has received his goods. Marks also addresses an incorrect charge for a box of cigars, explaining that it was provided to Sam Rice as a sample with the understanding of a larger order, and requests credit for it. The letter is written on a pre-printed billhead for S. Loeb, featuring the business name in ornate Victorian-style lettering and identifying the business as a "DEALER IN DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES" at "ARNOLD'S CORNER."

Associated People/Businesses

• Curry Marks (Agent)
• S. Loeb (Proprietor)
• Loeb, S.

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Dry goods
• Groceries
• Retail trade
• Wholesale trade
• Correspondence
• 19th century
• Montgomery, Alabama
• Lynchburg, Virginia
• Business history
• Mercantile

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 10