no. 17—form 2. [stamped: 940 broadway.]

the american rapid telegraph company.

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fred. h. may, gen’l man’r.i. a. sherman, gen’l sup’t.j. w. converse, president.

check. number. time.

47 pd 111 Yo 8 40

datedHartford Conn Mch 27 188

to Geo W Cable

C/o Century magazine

Un sq

No that won’t interfere but I want you to Relieve require a stipulated sum cash in advance otherwise that pair of thieves will rob you in spite of the very devil they are shameless scoundrels & I know what I am talking about and am responsible for it

S L Clemens

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