RKBP-182

FUND FOR THE PAYMENT Photstated OF LOSSES BY FIRE $775,000 00. Secured by a Lien on the PROPERTY INSURED VALUED at OVER $8,500,00

Office of the Illinois Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Alton, March 26th 1857

John A Kennicott, Esq.} Northfield, Cook Co } Dear Sir, - Your communication has just reached me and I hasten to reply - we shall be very glad to take your risk at a low rate & we will agree to let you take "care" of 1/3 of the promised whole we insure the other 2/3 for which is all the charter allowing us to take, & for that purpose we enclose you a couple of the blank applications & several chartered for the site of the new company to be started in your neighborhood. With the compliments of the season to yourself and Charles. I remain yours truly. John Atwood