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199 California Historical Society for reference use only L ........... -- Messre.WJ\ Teller P Co. , San Francisco, Calif* Gentlemen:** Dec* 13, 19^ #2200 * -- .-! : _ -ur. ._ received your order #122 calling or 2 tons Grinders Lampblack In barrels, at best price obtainable,for Steamer shipment. Note you state shipment must be equal in density, strength and fineness to standard Crow Velvet .lack; also note that Blbn P Wolff's Crow Velvet Lampblack -f satisfactory in quality but too high in price* Ye*1- also stated that Wilokes & Wilckes M.J. Grinding Black ff up to standard and low in price Is worth conalderlng. We have been Investigating this matter and beg to report as follows 3ihn& Wolff's present price on Crow Velvet Is 25/ per lb* fob Philadelphia, barrels 65/ e*eh. Terms 30 days net, 1% 10 days. We find that the L, Martin Ce. havewhat Is called Grinders Blaek, which we understand you have been purchasing from them through their San Francisco agones L. Fu Butcher Co* They'Offer this ll*a. Black at 21/ per lb. fob Philadelphia, barrels 60/ each* We obtained a sample of this material and tested It against Crow Velvet. While It Is denser In the first shade. It Is coarser and about 28^ weaker in tinting qualities* wtlekea, Martin, Wllckjp.*.r uLampblack, Whichtheyoffac mt 30</ ''"/&** tils' abg;avinst the CroswxtyVe,lvet,t 59Blf-'TM > fjr..-ea*)*5 n5 r*, oswtou^titt** be about the sac>e fn de^'-Y oneness, it s atimt ESy weaker. yfe wer- therefore somewhat undecided, as to the ;},,,,*ng of this ord** and wired you on the 10th met. as per z.or.y cf , letter enclosed, giving you th~ above Infrasati-r*