How to Write Letters (Formerly The Book of Letters) Part 38

We have received a request from Mr. Cramer of New Suss.e.x, Md., who informs us that he maintains an account with you for the extension of credit. He has given you as a reference.

Will you kindly advise us, in confidence and with whatever particularity you find convenient, what you consider his credit rating? Any other information that you may desire to give will be appreciated.

We trust that we may have the opportunity to reciprocate your courtesy.

Very truly yours, (Handwritten) _B. Allen_, Credit Manager, Gregory Supply Co.

_To a commercial house_

GREGORY SUPPLY CO.

114 MAIN STREET BALTIMORE, MD.

July 25, 1923.

Bunce & Co., 29 Vine Ave., Baltimore, Md.

Gentlemen:

We shall be much obliged to you if you will kindly inform us concerning your credit experience with Mr. J. K. Cramer of New Suss.e.x, Md., who desires to open an account with us and who has referred us to you.

We shall be happy at any time to reciprocate the courtesy.

Yours truly, (Handwritten) _B. Allen_, Credit Manager Gregory Supply Co.

_Another letter of the same description in a printed form_

(Name and address to be typewritten in)

GREGORY SUPPLY CO.

114 MAIN STREET BALTIMORE, MD.

(Date to be typewritten in)

Gentlemen:

J. K. Cramer, of New Suss.e.x, Md., desires to open an account with our store and has given your name as a reference.

Your courtesy in answering the questions given below will be appreciated. We shall be glad to reciprocate it at any time.

Yours truly, Gregory Supply Co.

(Please fill out and return as soon as convenient.)

1. Has he an account with you now? ________________________ 2. How long has he had the account? _______________________ 3. How does he pay? Prompt ______ Medium ______ Slow ______ 4. Have you ever had difficulty in collecting? ____________ 5. What limit have you placed on the account? _____________ 6. Special information. ___________________________________

_In reply to the above_

(A)

BUNCE & COMPANY 89 STATE ST.

BALTIMORE, MD.

July 29, 1923.

Gregory Supply Co., Baltimore, Md.

Gentlemen:

In reply to your letter of October 14th in which you inquire concerning the responsibility of J. K. Cramer of New Suss.e.x, Md., we are glad to help you with the following information.

Mr. Cramer has had a charge account with our store during the last five years. Our records show that he has always met our bills in a satisfactory manner. His account is noted for a monthly limit of $300, but he has never reached it.

Our own experience is that Mr. Cramer is a desirable customer.

Yours very truly, Bunce & Company.

(B)

WALSH MACHINE CO.

29 ELM STREET BALTIMORE, MD.

July 30, 1923.

Gregory Supply Co., Baltimore, Md.

Gentlemen:

Concerning Mr. J. K. C., about whom you inquired in your letter of October 14th, our records show that our experience with this account has not been satisfactory.

We find that during the last five years in which he has had an account with us he has caused us considerable trouble with regard to his payments. At the present moment he owes us $240 for purchases made approximately six months ago, to recover which amount we have instructed our attorneys to inst.i.tute legal proceedings.

We hope that this information will be of a.s.sistance to you.

Yours very truly, Walsh Machine Co.

PLUM BROTHERS 2800 BROAD STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA.

July 31, 1923.

Gregory Supply Co., 614 Main Street, Baltimore, Md.

Gentlemen:

We are glad to give you the information you wish concerning our experiences with the A. B. C. Company, about whom you inquire in your letter of April 9th.