Strahorn v. Union Stock Yard & Transit Co.

This was an action of trover, brought by appellants in the Superior Court of Chicago, against appellees, for the recovery of a car load of hogs. On the trial it appeared in evidence, that appellants, in September, 1866, tvrote a letter to M. Y. Butler, at Iowa City, in which they authorize him to draw on them for $500, and for the balance when he gets stock to the railroad; but would not like him to hold it more than a week at a time. On the back of the letter they indorsed the following :

“First National Bank, Iowa City: We will honor all drafts drawn on us by M. Y. Butler.

It. Stbahobn & Co.”

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