In re Manuel J. Portuondo Co.

HOLLAND, District Judge.

On September 5, 1903, Lewis Bremer’s Sons sold the bankrupt 34 bales of tobacco, receiving from the bankrupt three notes, for $651.60 each, at four, five, and six months, and gave the following receipt:

*593“Philadelphia, September 5, 1903.

“M. J. Portuondo Company,

“Bought of Lewis Bremer’s Sons, Importers & Packers of Leaf Tobacco.

“Terms 4, 5 & 6 Mos. revenue entry when delivered.

“34 bales Vega 22

“4786-442-4344 at 45c.

“Received payment by notes, Nov. 9, 1903. Lewis Bremer’s Sons,

“Stored and insured under our policies. Per Hannis.”

William H. G. Hannis transacted the business…