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Billhead - B. Berman, Luling, Texas, October 15, 1894Billhead - B. Berman, Luling, Texas, October 15, 1894

Billhead from B. Berman, a dealer in dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes, and furnishing goods, located in Luling, Texas. Dated October 15, 1894. The bill records the purchase of various items, likely textiles or clothing, by Miss Flora Daz, from the business. The total amount owed to the business is written at the bottom of the bill, and the bill is signed by M. Epstein, likely an employee of the business. The billhead is a simple, printed document with a business name and description at the top. The document is aged and folded, and contains handwritten entries in ink.

Business Letter Regarding Apple Purchase and Debt Collection, circa 1840Business Letter Regarding Apple Purchase and Debt Collection, circa 1840

A one and a half page letter, likely written circa 1840, containing business instructions. The letter, possibly from Fred Tobias (London) to Henry Tobias in New York City, details the purchase of 200 bushels of apples and the collection of a debt. It also mentions Charles Tobias leaving the city. The letter's content suggests commercial activities within the food industry and trade.

Letter - S. Marks, Roseburg, Oregon, February 9, 1871Letter - S. Marks, Roseburg, Oregon, February 9, 1871

This is a handwritten letter dated February 9, 1871, from S. Marks in Roseburg, Oregon, to R. Cohen in San Francisco, California. The letter reminds Cohen of an outstanding debt ("bill of bee 22 feet") and asks for a reply. It also seeks Cohen's opinion and potential involvement regarding the Oregon City Manufacturing Company's interest in establishing an agency for the purchase of wool "spring clips." S. Marks requests Cohen's views on the proposal and asks him to keep the discussion private. The letter is written in cursive on lined paper. **3.