RKBP-453

Peoria [Oh?] 13th Octo/58

Mr John A Kennicott

Sir

What is the size of the Tulip and Maple trees you have for sale. Will the Tulip Trees Stand our severe winters. Are you near a Rail Road so that the trees can be got [illegible] without [Ruping?] them more than a day or two out of the ground

Your [respty?] John L. [Grisworde?]

PS I enclose a [Mark Envelope?]

[partial postmark] PEO OCT 14 1858 Ills.

[written] Mr John A Kennicott West Northfield Illinois

[page turned] Enquiry for tulip trees &c. John L. [Griswold?]