John H. Knowles letter to Elizabeth C. Clarke - March 17, 1921
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[University Club letterhead] March 17th [1921] My Dear Mrs. Clarke I have your letter of the 9th instant I can assure you that my bill would not have been [ms illegible: 1 wd] for $1200 if I have not been absolutely certain that the amount was fair and I am quite sure that my reputable medical man so [ms illegible: 1 wd] all the facts were known would agree
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[page 2] with you as is this at the same time I never have had any litigation about any of my charges ever I do not want any now I am therefore willing to make some adjustment in order to save both you and myself the annoyance of a proceeding in the probate court but it seems to me in fairness to myself the limit of that reduction would be 25 [percent] of the bill or $300.00
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[page 3] If this is agreeable to you you can send the check for $900 and I will send you a receipt for bill yours sincerely JH Knowles
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| Title | John H. Knowles letter to Elizabeth C. Clarke - March 17, 1921 |
| Creator | Knowles, John H. |
| Source | Knowles, John H. Letter to Elizabeth C. Clarke. 17 March 1921. Clarke Family Manuscript Collection, 1540-1926. DOC MSS 30. Saint Louis University Library and Special Collections, St. Louis, Missouri. |
| Description | Powhatan Hughes Clarke served with the 21st Aero Squadron and the Labor Bureau A.E.F. during World War I. He died from tuberculosis August 20, 1920. Clarke's mother, Elizabeth Clemens Clarke, corresponded with her son |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918--Medical Care; World War, 1914-1918--Chemical Warfare; Gas; Tuberculosis; World War, 1914-1918--Aerial operations, American |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | DOC MSS 30 |
| Contributing Institution | Saint Louis University Library and Special Collections |
| Copy Request | Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Please contact the Saint Louis University Archives for details at 314-977-5516, or tachee@slu.edu. |
| Rights | Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Please contact the Saint Louis University Archives for details at 314-977-5516, or tachee@slu.edu. |
| Date Original | March 17, 1921 |
| Language | English |