E. R. Suckland - 1849-01-20

To:  Niles Faucett Esq
St. Charles
Mo

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Postmarked:  St. Louis Mo.  Jan 22    5 

St Louis Jan 20/49

Friend Fawcett
                        Yours Recd and I herein give you the information asked with great pleasure.  Osneburg 1 yd wide can be had at 10 to 10½ cts per yd. 2 Bushel Osneburg Sacks at 14 c each Second hand @ 9 cts each    2½ Bushel Gunnies at 12 to 13 c each   Second hand at 8 to 10 cts each
Second hand Osneburg and Gunneys can be had at any time very low and answer as well as new in most cases.  If you prefer Osneburg it would be best to buy the Sacks.  even if you intend to make it up yourself.  they make them here by machienery @ 1½ c per Sack.
                        We have two Eppedemics rageing here at present the Cholera & California feaver the former on the increase the latter on the decline for the last week 30 cases of Cholera have been reported and if the weather Should keep open it will no doubt become quite an Epedemic

yours                             
E R Suckland

Mr. Niles Faucett