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l 7^ \<;- 113 - ----. <Lt Society for reference use onlv 1i -i May 14, 1918 PRIVATE Messrs.ft.p. Puller * Co., San Francisco* Cal. Gentlemen; - r^w .f Referring to the attached "ad" which appeared in today's issue of the Journal of Cooanerce, beg to advlae we investigated this matter thinking you might be interested if favorable rates were obtainable. The schooner In question is expected io leave York in about three weeks and is supposed to reach San Francisco In frc*u three to four weeks frost sailing date. The rate on Dry Paint, lubricating Oil, etc* however will be about $2.00 per ewt. weight or measurement. This of course is out of the question and we advised the parties handling the atetter, to this effect. Very truly yours.