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OFFICE OF
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PAWTUCKET BRAr~1c»-4. PAWTUCKET, R. I.,
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Messrs. E. F. Spears & Sons,
Paris, Ky,
Gentlemenz--
We are in receipt of your letter of the 50th April.
We do not use Kentucky, or any other Hemp.
Yours truly,
for J. &P. Coats, Limited, F
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