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                <text>May 28, 1926&#13;
R. H. Stearns Co,&#13;
Tremont Street&#13;
Boston, Mass.&#13;
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Dear Sirs:&#13;
The account contracted by my ward, Miss Mary Sun, and to which you refer in your letter of May 27, has my approval. Kindly mail statement to me, and the check to cover the amount will be promptly mailed you.&#13;
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Very sincerely yours.</text>
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Dr. Alfred L. Stearns&#13;
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Andover, Mass.&#13;
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Dear Sir:&#13;
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We write to inform you that at the request of Miss Mary Sun (we may have the name incorrect as her signature is not absolutely legible), Whittier School, Merrimac, Mass., we are sending her 3 1/4 yds. white flannel and charging it to you. In case this does not meet with your approval, will you inform us at once?&#13;
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					Yours truly,&#13;
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