This original packing list from the Hills-McCanna Company of Chicago, Illinois, dated July 8, 1941, provides valuable insight into industrial practices and supply chain logistics during the pre-World War II era. The document, printed on paper that exhibits significant aging characterized by discoloration, staining, and prominent horizontal folds, originates from a period of burgeoning industrial activity. Evidenced by the holes present at the top and bottom, the document was likely once secured within a binder or filing system. The address listed for Hills-McCanna Company is 2349 Nelson Street, Chicago, Illinois, indicating the manufacturing base of operations. The typography utilized is functional and typical of printed documents from this period, prioritizing clarity and ease of reading. The ink used appears to be standard black ink, exhibiting some fading consistent with age. The packing list details an order, identified as M61606-93, destined for the Reading Company, specifically addressed to "Office of Purchasing Agent, Reading Terminal, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania," with additional shipping information indicating "Reading Company c/o N.J. Woodruff, Fort Reading, New Jersey". This specifies the Reading Railroad as the recipient, a major coal-hauling railroad in the Northeastern United States. The inclusion of "Fort Reading, New Jersey," possibly refers to a repair or maintenance facility along the Reading Company's network. The consignee is noted as N.J. Woodruff. The order specifies parts for a 6-Pt. FD "RD" Lubricator with serial number YXX54137. The parts listed include "#2-MB Plungers with Bottom Button (Qty: 3)," "#18 Ratchet Wheel (Qty: 1)," and "#9-MB Standard (Qty: 1)." The order also denotes a license date as "118420", a shipping weight of "20" with missing units, and the Order Received date as "7/8/41 (9)". A red stamp dated July 14, 1941, suggests the date the document was processed or received, and a handwritten annotation "P.P. 17" further indicates internal record-keeping practices. A disclaimer states conditions for receiving the goods, noting that all claims for shortages must be made within three days of the listed date, reflecting standard business practices to ensure prompt discrepancy resolution. The reverse side of the document is plain, showing further signs of aging and discoloration. This document serves as a primary source artifact, providing tangible evidence of manufacturing, procurement, and distribution processes related to railroad equipment during a critical period in American history. The detailed specifications of the parts ordered also make this document a valuable reference for those studying or restoring vintage locomotives or lubrication systems.