Letter 27 October 1914 George. M. M [Illegible] to C. C. McGowan
- Title
- Letter 27 October 1914 George. M. M [Illegible] to C. C. McGowan
- Accession Number
- 2020.3.23
- Accession Date
- 30 April 2024
- Accession Creator
- Robert Martinez
- Depositor
- Bobby Barton
- Format
- Paper
- Storage Location
- Modernization Records Box Folder #1
- Text
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RUSSELL GRINNELL, VICE PRESIDENT.
W. A. NERACHER, 2ND VICE PRESIDENT.
F. H. MAYNARD, PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER.
ALFRED FRITZSCHE, GENERAL SALES MANAGER.
L. W. JONES, TREASURER.
HENRY B. CROSS, SECRETARY.
GENERAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER COMPANY
BRANCHES IN ALL PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA.
EXECUTIVE OFFICES, PROVIDENCE, R. I.
THE GRINNELL AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER
FIRE PROTECTION, HEATING AND POWER INSTALLATIONS,
ENGINEERS, CONTRACTORS, MANUFACTURERS
IN REPLYING REFER TO
NORTH CHARLOTTE, N. C.
October 27, 1914
Mr. C. C. McGowan, Supt.,
Greer Water Works,
Greer, S. C.,
Dear Sir:-
We have still a balance on our books of $208.94 for
lead shipped to the Town of Greer, and this account is nearly
100 days past due. We consider that the terms taken on this
shipment as being out of the ordinary, and we see no reason why
you should not approve this bill for payment, or rather see to it that
the town pays this account. We understand that it is necessary to
have your approval to secure payment from the town, and we must in-
sist upon some action: otherwise, we will have to refer the matter
to our collection agency for attention. No doubt, with your ex-
perience with lead, you realize that as a rule this class of material
is sold for cash only; in fact, we are compelled to accept shipments
bill of lading attached to sight draft, and surely with the close
price that was on this lead, the transaction is anything but
profitable to us.
We hope that you will see fit to give this matter your
immediate attention, and that the matter will be adjusted before next
Saturday.
Very truly yours,
[Illegible signature]
GMM-w We are attaching hereto copy of telegram which authorized this shipment.
[SECOND PAGE]
Atlanta, Ga, May 1st,
General Fire Extinguisher Co.,
Charlotte, N. C.,
If can unload and store for us may leave twenty-six
thousand and five hundred pounds lead at Greer as per your twenty-
ninth
J. B. McCrary Co.
Part of Letter 27 October 1914 George. M. M [Illegible] to C. C. McGowan