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New Bedford Aug 25 1855 N Kendall Esq LaPort Inda Dear Sir I am in receipt of your valued favor of the 18th Inst, I read your remarks in relation to Staves. I give you the particular description required for this Market, that I have, of one of our best coopers here he says he has been buying ? Staves . c from & 85 ? here, & that they should be of the following dimensions 45 to 48 in, long, from 5 t0 7 inches wide and 11/2 to 2 in, thick, I ? them 1,in, on the ? edge but it would be better to leave both the edges of one thickness, the price of freighting from Albany mill varies from £8 to £12 ?., You can ascertain what your expenses deletion would be , from your place, to, Albany, If they come according to the description given, & the prices above named, I will pay you, I think I can dispose of a good many, in the course of a season, my classes will be open & ? will be the only charges in this place, You can make your figure & know if it will be an object to try your quality of Staves, You may rely on my best attention for your interests, please advise me and in advance of any Shift?, I can then expect them coming