Julia G[riffiths] Crofts ALS to [Anna M. C.] Barnes, August 5, [1859]

needle books of that kind, would
command a ready sale - the
kind of muslin cap you make, in
the States, of double muslin, stitched
& cut out, is a novelty here -I bought
one, at one of the Rochester Bazaars
(for a dollar & three quarters -) it has
been much admired - & we have
nothing of the kind - children's
aprons, stylishly made, of your
patterns, would sell - & it is
invariably the case that people
like to purchase articles sent
from a distance - & made in
foreign lands - Please, bring
the matter before the ladies, at
your earliest convenience, & inform
me of the result, as soon as you can -
with kindest regards to Miss
Porter & enquiring friends,

I remain dear Mrs. Barnes,

Very Truly yours,

Julia G. Crofts -