Proprietor of the General Store,
Fayville, —— County,
West Virginia.
Dear Sir:
I am informed that you are occasionally purchasing, through one Judd Amos, of Webb's Gap, sweetgrass baskets made by a little mountain girl of that settlement.
I am interested in her work, and herewith enclose a money order in the sum of ten dollars ($10.00) with which I will ask you to purchase at a rate reasonably in advance of the one you are now paying, all the baskets which she sends to you. You may express them to my address each month, and I will forward further funds upon request.
Please do not mention my name in connection with this transaction; but, if any questions are asked, merely say that you have obtained a city market for them.
Very truly yours,
(Dr.) Donald MacDonald.
IV
Webb's Gap. Vir.