Note from P.D. Beckwith to First National Bank asking if Mr. Norton's note is in process for collection. Also, he asks if they can give him 30 days time on his note. The letter head has no picture, just Office of P.D. Beckwith, sole manufacturer of the celebrated Round Oak Heating Stoves, (Original Beckwith Heater.) Dowagiac Mich., .........................187 . Date filled in Jan 20 1874. Something is written on the back, after it was folded up, smeared. Possibly P.D. Beckwith, another name, 1/26/74.

"First National Bank, Sir Is Mr. E. Norton note in process of collection. Can you give me 30 days time on my note coming due the first of next month Resp P. D. Beckwith"

H—10.25 W—7.9 inches

1874, January 30

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2009—0017.0056

Correspondence

Beckwith, P.D.
Norton, E.

Round Oak
First National Bank, Cassopolis