RKBP-161

Carlinville 3d March 1857

Mess J. A. & Chas Kennicott West Northfield

Gents:

Your favor of 27was duly rec'd -

In Addition to what I have al-ready ordered - I should like to have about 2000 Apple Trees 50 Pear " 20 Plum " 30 Cherry " 50 Peach " 30 [Sebinan Crab?] 25[underlined] Quinces " 10 [Althis?]

I should like you to fill the above order provided you are willing to do so upon the following conditions - That you will give me 4 or 5 months time in which to pay you for them - The trees first ordered are perhaps as many as I can sell this spring for cash[underlined] - and if you will fill the above ords for me as

I request I am sure I can sell the trees by giving the farmers to whom I sell time until after harvest to pay for them. If you are willing to do as requested - please let me know immediately, and just as soon as I secure the trees and bill I will forward you my note say at 4 or 5 months - If you desire it I can give you satisfactory references

For the trees first ordered I have[strikethrough] shall have the money in Chicago to pay for them when delivered I want all my trees packed in the best manner -

As one season is much earlier here than you's you will send you[strikethrough] my trees as early as possible -

I wish you to advise me about a week beforehand when they will be ready for shipment so that I can notify those who have given me orders as to the time they will be ready

Truly Yours Jas Fishback