Letter

One 2-page letter, dated July 12th 1905, to "O.E.D. [Oliver E. Dunbar]" from "H.T.D. [Harris T. Dunbar]." The letter is handwritten in black ink on white linen paper (both sides) that has pre-printed light blue lines. The letter is transcribed as follows:

"O.E.D.
The numbers on the house safe are 40-60-35. The D&S bonds are in the upper left hand space - You will find space where you sign and on numbers 7, 14, 21, & 28 you sign twice - You can take those four with you if you desire or leave them in the safe.
You will find directions on my desk to open D&S safe if you wish to get in it. Don't let Julia see these bonds.
H.T.D."

"July 12th /05
Recd. of O. E. Dunbar the four above mentioned bonds numbered 7-14-21-28 which I am to put in safety deposit vault at Manufacturers & Traders Bk.
L.[Lucilla] H. Dunbar"

H: 27-26-25-24-23-22
A: 20-19-18-17-16-15
F: 13-12-11-10-9-8
L: 6-5-4-3-2-1
J: 7-14-21-28
L F A H

1st date of registry Mar 19/04.
Transfer date of registry July 6/05.
7-14-21-28 transfer OED Trust July 7/05."