May, Weil & Co. v. Kloss

The plaintiffs commenced a suit against defendant before a justice of the peace of St. Joseph, and filed the following paper as a statement of his claim:

St. Joseph, Mo.,--, I860.

Mr. Braucis Kloss to Beixer, Steil & Oo., Dr.

To merchandise................................................................'..............$99 25

By credit...................................................-................................... 9 25

Balance due....................................................$90 00

October 2, 1866.

Please pay above account to Messrs. D. A. Millington & Co., or order, and accept this for…