Tilton Brothers Letter

A letter dated 31 December 1879 invites customers of Tilton Brothers to settled their accounts and wishes them a happy New Year.

A framed advertisement found in an area antique shop has a form letter pasted to the back.

The letter, printed in late 1879, was to be sent by Tilton Brothers to its customers asking them to settle their accounts and wishing them a happy New Year.

The type is similar to that used in the advertisement, printed by Charles V. Tilton at Catlin.

The letter reads:

 

Office of TILTON BROTHERS,

PALERMO. ILL, DECEMBER 31st. 1879.

 Mr._________________________

Dear Sir;

As it is a good custom to   

settle with both Debtor and Creditor at the close

of the year, we desire you to call for that purpose.

  Let the books be closed by Cash or Note, also

accept our thanks for past patronage.

  Our motto in the future, as in the past, shall be

 

"square dealing with quick sales and small profits"

  With your encouragement we can continue to keep a complete and well assorted stock of seasonable goods.

  Wishing you a happy New Year, and hoping to meet you often during the year 1880,

WE ARE YOURS TRULY,

TILTON BROTHERS

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