Augusta County: J. A. Spencer to Henry Ott,
September 17, 1866
Summary:
In this letter, J. A. Spencer informs Henry Ott of the prices for Dry goods
locally, mentioning several local companies in the process.
Henry Ott, Esq.
Sept 17th 1866
Midway
Dear Sir
Saml O. arrived yesterday He bought Shoes from B Pallerson & Bosk, No. 6 Bellween Charles & Hanover. he refers us to that house as the best in Bath. Davis waited on him, he also promised Daniel Miller & co to get us to Examine their stock. Someone waited on him He is alone with [unclear: Destries] & co The Piece of goods I wrote you about his Buying at 1.30 he bought from Bevan & Co. He bought good coffee for 25 cents From what he told me I think he has bought a good lot of Dry goods. He is goods will come to hand tomorrow. I write this by request of Nelson as he promised those parties to get us to call on them. If you can have the Dry goods in Staunton friday write us by Thursday's Mail
Yours &c.
J. A. Spencer
