Original March 26, 1895 typewritten legal correspondence from the U.S. Mercantile Reporting Company, headquartered at 341 Broadway, New York City. The letter, issued by E.K. Summerwell, Attorney and Manager of the Law and Collection Department, is addressed to A. Frank B. Chase, Esq. of Hudson, New York. It concerns the matter of Collins vs. Wronski, urging Chase to remit payment on a long-outstanding claim. The firm warns that failure to respond will result in formal complaint filing with The Mercantile Adjuster.

The letterhead features the firm’s established date (1834), officers (Leonard S. Howard, President and Treasurer; Geo. C. Batcheller, Secretary), and elegant typography characteristic of 19th-century legal stationery. The document bears the original typed date stamp MAR 26 1895 and Summerwell’s signature in ink.

Reverse side includes handwritten notations referencing “U.S. Merc. Repty Co. Mch 20/95 and Mch 27/95” and “sent chk Apl 1/95,” likely internal tracking notes indicating correspondence and payment resolution timeline.

Dimensions: Approx. 8.5 x 11 inches (folded once).
Condition: Very good with light toning, fold lines, and minor edge wear consistent with age.

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