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yard goods manufactured in the United States that will invariably 

 contain one hundred yards, or over, in every letter — from 000 to D, 

 guaranteed by Seavey, Foster & Bowman. Furthermore, that in A 

 size they are stronger than other brands in D. 



The shaded embroidery silk also claims especial notice, on account 

 of the brilliant shading and blending of the colors, and the even 

 looseness of the twist — so desirable for needle work. 



I would respectfully call your attention to my design, commemo- 

 rative of Ralston, in which the columns of black silk, draped with 

 white, are composed of the finest and purest silk that can be man- 

 ufactured, containing less than one-half ounce of dye to twelve 

 ounces of silk. 



Furthermore, I would claim that the presence of our goods in this 

 market will be no real detriment to "home manufacture," but will 

 tend to stimulate their endeavors to produce sewing and machine 

 silks equaling the celebrated " Eureka." 



I have the honor to be, very respectfully, yours, 



C. W. R. FORD, 

 For Seavey, Foster & Bowman. 



Sacramento, December 28th, 1875. 



To the Honorable Committee on Gold Medals : 



Gentlemen: My claims in the third department for the gold 

 medal are as follows : 



That I displayed two sets of the finest double carriage harness that 

 ever was exhibited by any one. 



One set of single carriage harness. 



Six different Mexican saddles, of which every one was better and 

 finer than was ever exhibited by any one else. 



One light jockey saddle (Stoll's invention) of elegant design and 

 practical use. 



Three different side-saddles, of extra quality. 



Two latest inventions (Kay collars), first ones ever made on this 

 coast, and of the most skillful mechanism. 



A large number of bridles, and other articles of less importance. 



All the above articles were made by me, for which only I bring 

 claims as the most meritorious and skillful mechanism in the third 

 department. I further claim that the expense incurred by such 

 an extraordinary exhibition was necessarily very large, it being- 

 larger than any one display in the third department. 



In conclusion, I will say that I would be pleased to answer any 

 questions the committee may see fit to ask of me. Trusting to your 

 just and impartial decision, I am yours, respectfully, 



JOHN T. STOLL. 



Sacramento, October 25th, 1875. 



To the Committee on Gold Medals : 



Gentlemen: We desire to enter the hats which we had on exhi- 

 bition at the last annual fair for competition for the gold medal of 

 the society in the third department. We claim the medal, first, on 



