RKBP-287

Messrs J.A. & C. Kennicott 1856 Townsend Brookes May 31---Plants as per invoice $16.621/2 ---------------

Gents, I shall esteem it a favor if you will in the courseof next week , pay to my account at Mr. Cleaver No 121 South Water St Chicago; the above amount after deducting your account therefrom. I looked all last Spring in vain for another visit from my old friend Charles and trust he will not overlook me this Spring, it was on both Spand? my kind regard and wish the Doctor & sons good ?? in which Mr Brooks writes ???????????????????? Gents Your Respectfullly Sam Brooks Dec 22 1857 Cleaverville