Hendrick still does not have the carriage. The bill of lading he has received seems suspect and he has not had a reply to his request to have the vehicle traced. Hendrick declines to pay the bill until the arrival of the vehicle.
Handwritten on front: "This is Francis aged 22 and Bill - just 20. To Mr. du Pont - This was snapped in England." Francis and Bill were stepsons of George B. Mahan.
Handwritten on front: "Back-yard - Full of Geraniums. June 1947." Typed on back: "Mr. & Mrs. George Mahan and Son Bill at their house at Laguna Beach, Calif."
Bill of lading for five boxes of hard ware from Brugiere and Tessiere in Philadelphia to Aubin LaForest in Richmond, via Schooner Helena, Captain Pearson.
Bill of lading for wrapping paper and cordials from Anthony Girard in Alexandria to E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company in Wilmington, Dlaware, via Sloop Richards.
Typed caption: This long theater suit, because of the richness of its color and design, could be worn for the most formal occasions. It was designed day Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner in a delicious melon shade in Whelan's 100% nylon lace...
Letter from William du Pont, Jr. to Bill Tilden, legendary professional tennis champion, urging him to try the du Pont company's new nylon tennis strings in an experiment to test the new product.
Bill of lading for four hogsheads of hard ware from Pater Bauduy in Philadelphia to Anthony Girard in New York, via Schooner Huntress, Captain John Montgomery.
McCall counsels the company not to withdraw its suit relevant to the payment of its Bordeaux bill until they hear confirmation that the bill has been paid out in London to Davy Roberts & Co.
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McCall tells the company that he has spoken to Mr. Telimann about the Bordeaux bill of exchange which had been not been accepted, and he thinks it probable that the bill has been paid in London.
Bill of Lading for 3117 barrels of gunpowder to be shipped aboard the vessel "C. H. Rodgers," Captain John Langley, bound for New York. This powder was shipped to Grinnell, Minturn and Company of New York. This was the first powder shipped out...
These 61 men and women, and the files, machines and other equipment that surround them, represent the force required to handle the DuPont Company's annual tax bill. In 1952, total taxes and re-negotiation for DuPont amounted to $395 million, more...
Hendrick reprimands Paul Hunt and the company for not following shipping directions. Hendrick reminds Hunt that he has not received the duplicate bill of lading he requested. He instructs Hunt to keep the wires hot and track down the missing...
Typed caption: This all over pleated evening dress by Bill Blass of Maurice Rentner revives the expensively glamourous look of the famous Fortuny pleated dresses that were made in Venice years ago. There is just as much beauty in this paisley lame...
