Copy of letter
DIA~YOF ALSON WARD written WD Harris June 24 1862
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Mr W.D.Harris Dear Str I have seen Mr Miller several times since my return from the west I spoke to him in regard to the payment of the two thousand dollars I was owing him he says he will take $500 or $1000 at a time until paid and of course as soqn as convenient I am willing to become possessor of the note Mr Phillips mentioned in letter dated June 18th that there was a gentleman that wanted to buy:Mr Harris out by the name of Crowell but would not take a special interest if there ·is a man with means and is all right why not make him a general partner I wish you would try and find the man that would suit you and as he would be equal with you in capital I see no reason why you should not make him a general partner I told Mr Miller last fall that I wished he would find some one.to buy my interest that would make a good partner for you and him He thought he could during the next yearit is not that I am dissatisfied with the managementof the business but .,on the contrary I am well pleased and satisfied with what has been done and am of the opinion that with all the advantages ypu have you may with care and perseverance I make money. But for me it is better to sell out my interest or have taken ! a general interest and moved t;o Chicago but as I do not wish the latter the former becomes the alternative. I am expecting to call on Mr Miller at his place before long and shall talk with him in regard to selling finaing purchaser &Mr Phillips writes me that ~ou are doing a brisk business and your sales are large. I will be glad to hear from you often With kind regards & Alson Ward
