Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

Adelberg's to May Elizabeth Yancey, March 24, 1927

Business and commerce

Adelberg's store thanks May Yancey for paying her account in full and invites her to remain a customer.

Adelberg's
Clothing for the Family
213 W 129 E. Front St.
Plainfield, N.J.
Open Evenings
3051
Generous Credit
Honest Values

To: From: Postmark:

3/24/27

Dear Friend:

Most stores in acknowledging receipt of your recent payment would speak of it as the "final payment" on your account.

But I am not going to say it is you "final payment." It is an honor and a privilege to have so good a customer as you and I certainly shall not consider your account as "closed" even though it is paid in full.

So I have left your account open the same as though you were making payments. This is for your convenience- it means that your credit is ESTABLISHED - UNQUESTIONED - UNLIMITED. All that you need do in making another purchase is to say: "charge this to me." No other details - no trouble - no delay.

Any purchase you make will be welcome no matter how small, just so I have the satisfaction of keeping you on our list of preferred patrons. I am prepared to offer you SPECIAL ADVANTAGES upon renewal of your account and exceptionally liberal terms of credit.

I personally appreciate and thank you for your valued patronage and I sincerely trust that I shall continue to have the honor of serving you.

Very truly yours,
ADELBERG's

Pd. U-1

Published by: Virginia Center for Digital History

Source copy consulted: Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family (MSS 11599), Alderman Library, University of Virginia

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