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[[left margin]] CLAIMS FOR SHORTAGE MUST BE MADE WITHIN FIVE DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF GOODS. [[/left margin]] Office of the Western Publishing & School Furnishing Co. [INCORPORATED 1867.] J. B. MERWIN, Pres't. F. A. SEELY, Treas'r. JNO. S. KENDALL, Sec'y. MANUFACTURERS OF SCHOOL DESKS, Church and Office Furniture, AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN SCHOOL MERCHANDISE, Nos. 708 & 709 CHESTNUT ST., St. Louis, Mar 25 1871. Dear General After making up my report today of 20000 Dolls in Sub Treasury I started with 4000 Dollars to made it true. having at the time only 16000 in. Was detained and did not get there till after closing time. Will have all right by next report. This is necessary however in case you should compare my report with Gen Edwards for this week. Yours truly Seely Gen. Whittlesey