Transcribe Ward, H. M. Letter to Labrie, J. E. (1874-12-05)

no. 2 College Av Rochester , New Yrok Dec. 5th 1874

J. E. Labrie Esqr Dear Sir I have recd your letter of 2nd inst and am somewhat surprised at its contents. On June 2nd/69 I forwarded you a note for $36.00 dated Nov 6 1868 and bearing 10 pct int. from date signed by J. H. Walker payable to Peter Lanback and assigned by him to you for collection. Inyour letter of June 15/69 you say, "I received your note requesting me to collect it I will give my prompt attentions to it." On Dec 16/73 you wrote, "I collected yesterday a P.O.O. the constable says he believes it is all he can collect this year." The above will I beleive fully enlighten you as to the claim, and as a year is past since the payment of $20.00, I trust the balance has been paid and will be forwarded immediately. You will perceive that the balance, with the interest is nearly $40.00. Very Yours respectfully, H. M. Ward True copy J. C. Hill