168 Olive Street,
ST. LOUIS, June 4, 18--.
HENRY M. BLISS, Esq.,
Boston.
_Dear Sir_: This will introduce to you the bearer, Mr. William
P. Hainline, of this city who visits Boston, for the purpose
of engaging in the Hat, Cap and Fur trade.
He is a young man of energy and ability, and withal, a
gentlemen in every sense.
Any assistance you may render him by way of introduction to
your leading merchants or otherwise, in establishing his new
enterprise will be duly appreciated by both himself and
Yours truly,
JAMES W. BROOKING.
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