1871 Correspondence with Tyler

John S. Tyler Notary Public and Adjuster of Averages P. O. Box 4032

Boston, Nov. 24, 1871

W. W. Crapo Esq New Bedford

Dr Sir. Yours of the 22 & 23 are at hand. In a recent letter to Mr. Beaman I asked him about the matter of my fees in writing memorials, & affidavits & furnishing stamps etc. The reply he says, "Mr. Crapo can best answer the question you ask as to your disbursements Sir."

The cases not placed in your charge, I make a bill to the parties, but those who avail of your services, ( and I

try to persuade all to do so), they find the stipulation in the agreement, that they "shall furnish all necessary proof required to sustain said claims on the expense of said Beaman Barling & Davis."

This paragraph gives rise to the question whether B. B. & D. are to pay preliminary costs or only such as may arise upon the procurement of such additional proofs as B. B. & D. may require.

If I am to seek payment from the parties, it is obviously proper to ask it at once, but if B. B. & D. are to pay them I have no occasion

to present a Bill to the parties. Either Beaman or yourself should be able to solve this point.

Respectfully Yrs John S. Tyler

John S. Tyler Nov. 24 '71