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BUTLER V. THOMSON, 92 U. S. 412 (1875)
92 U. S. 412U.S. Supreme Court
Butler v. Thomson, 92 U.S. 412 (1875)
Butler v. Thomson
92 U.S. 412
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The following memorandum of a contract of sale signed by the agents of the purchaser and the seller, to-wit:
"New York, July 10, 1867"
"Sold for Messrs. Butler & Co., Boston, top Messrs. A. A. Thomson & Co., New York, seven hundred and five (705) packs first quality Russia sheet iron, to arrive at New York, at twelve and three-quarters (12 3/4) cents per pound, gold, cash, actual tare."
"Iron due about Sept. 1, '67."
"WHITE & HAZARD, Brokers"
-- binds both parties thereto. clubjuris