Part 38 (1/2)

We have received a request from Mr. Cramer of New Suss.e.x, Md., who informs us that he maintains an account with you for the extension of credit. He has given you as a reference.

Will you kindly advise us, in confidence and with whatever particularity you find convenient, what you consider his credit rating? Any other information that you may desire to give will be appreciated.

We trust that we may have the opportunity to reciprocate your courtesy.

Very truly yours, (Handwritten) _B. Allen_, Credit Manager, Gregory Supply Co.

_To a commercial house_

GREGORY SUPPLY CO.

114 MAIN STREET BALTIMORE, MD.

July 25, 1923.

Bunce & Co., 29 Vine Ave., Baltimore, Md.

Gentlemen:

We shall be much obliged to you if you will kindly inform us concerning your credit experience with Mr. J. K. Cramer of New Suss.e.x, Md., who desires to open an account with us and who has referred us to you.

We shall be happy at any time to reciprocate the courtesy.

Yours truly, (Handwritten) _B. Allen_, Credit Manager Gregory Supply Co.

_Another letter of the same description in a printed form_

(Name and address to be typewritten in)

GREGORY SUPPLY CO.

114 MAIN STREET BALTIMORE, MD.

(Date to be typewritten in)

Gentlemen:

J. K. Cramer, of New Suss.e.x, Md., desires to open an account with our store and has given your name as a reference.

Your courtesy in answering the questions given below will be appreciated. We shall be glad to reciprocate it at any time.

Yours truly, Gregory Supply Co.

(Please fill out and return as soon as convenient.)

1. Has he an account with you now? ________________________ 2. How long has he had the account? _______________________ 3. How does he pay? Prompt ______ Medium ______ Slow ______ 4. Have you ever had difficulty in collecting? ____________ 5. What limit have you placed on the account? _____________ 6. Special information. ___________________________________

_In reply to the above_

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