Letter from F.M. Gilham to Harry George

Name/Title

Letter from F.M. Gilham to Harry George

Entry/Object ID

Q1430.634.183C

Description

Letters from F.M. Gilham to Harry George discussing account matters.Vol 1 P. 183C Three letters and one business card with a note. C: Feb. 12,1917 Dear Sir Your check for 41.93 to hand The balance due me Nov. 10 - 19 was 46.67 less 5% I always allow for 33-1/3 % when when I send goods - and even then I cut list price where I can. Please look up the 2.41 the other bill of Dec ?? I am in no hurry for. Respy ******************* C1&2 (2¼ pages) Feb. 5, 1917 Dear Sir Yours of the 15th I am to hand. You are correct about exchanging baskets - a good many years ago I traded with a party 2 ??? arrow points and I got robbed, so I from then on say cash for what I get and if the other fellow wanted anything I have let him do the same . The 3 main baskets you ordered I have not on hand and to tell you the truth I never have seen one but if ever I do I will remember you. I have a very old Alaska basket collected by D. ????? when he was in Alaska years ago - it is about 12 x 16 been folded up, but by soaking it in water you could straighten it out - priced 6.75 list. With respect How would you like a few of my return envelope or catalogs to give to our perspective buyers I am willing to pay for the trade (over) if I sell the parties you give them to ****************************************** C3&4 (2 pages) Jan 9 1917 Dear Sir I credit you with 10.40 4 -Plates ret'd in good order I have a fine old basket and as soon as I can get around to them I will send you some more I never forget the 2 Ti Mortor basket I sent you I never have seen one since or before in that weave New Baskets Referring to page 8 of my late list, I have some of ? 1T 3 about 4 and 6 inch that are the most beautiful designs I have ever seen, there are only a few if I was a young man I would not sell them. Also about 4 of one stick ?? that are the finest I have ever sent Don't you want to see them. Respy As I once told you - take your time to pay ****************************** C5 (A business card framed with an intricate decorative border that reads) ------------------------------------------------------------------ (on the back is written) | Pomo Indian Basket Coupon | "Or hand them one of | This coupon is good for ONE BASKET | these with your ??????" | Listed at $1.50 if sent in with order. | | F. M. GILHAM, HIGHLAND SPRINGS | | Lake County * * * California | ------------------------------------------------------------------

Subject

F. M. Gilham Highland Springs, California

Subject Person/Organization

Harry L. George Collection