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H. Hershberg & Co.
Importers of
Boys' and Children's Clothing
And Gents' Furnishing Goods.
707 Front Street
Seattle, W. T.
Aug 16 1889

To the Honorable Mayor & City Council of Seattle
King Co Wash

Gentlemen

We the undersigned Firm
having been assessed $10,000.00 on personal property
for the year of 1889 and having lost our Entire
Stock of Merchandise during the Conflagration
of June 6th and having had but very little
Insurance on said Stock of Merchandise beg
leave to ask for a reduction of Said assessment
to a Just and reasonable amount.

Truly Yours
H. Hershberg & Co