Spring Bank, near Alexandria, Va P.O. Box 301 Jan 4 1883
My dr Charlie
Yours rcd -
My arithmetic (& I studied mathematics at West Point) says 2-1/4 p.c. on $4000.00 is $100.00 as you first calculated it - & not 90.00 as you afterwards made it & sent check for -
Get a blackboard & chalk & try it.
Yours truly,
Fitz
4000
2-1/4
80.00
10.00
$90.00
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