Reply dated September 10, 1929, reads as follows: 

 "Mr. Carl A. Miles, 

 In the Vale of the Shenandoah, 

 Grottoes, Virginia. 

 Dear Mr. Miles: 



Our herbs are compounded to meet individual needs. Our herbs 

 specially compounded have relieved many instances of stomach ulcers. 

 Should you desire complete information about healing by herbs, espec- 

 ially in regard to stomach troubles, you may send us 13c in postage, 

 and we will mail you free of charge a copy of our 'Herb Lore.' This 

 contains explanations of the theories regarding stomach ailments, and 

 numerous testimonials from relieved sufferers. 



The price of our herbs is ten dollars per week in advance for a 

 week's supply of herbs, one package to be cooked daily in accordance 

 with directions, and the tea drunk each day. All packages are mailed 

 postpaid and insured. The money may be sent either by check or by 

 money order. 



Out of town patrons, who cannot come to the office, write in detail 

 the facts, duration of ailment, physical condition, etc., and keep in 

 touch with the herbalist with weekly letters. 



Yours truly, 



FONGWAN - - -." 

 FWHCo/J 



Second set of letters, same stationery as before. 



October 8, 1929. 



"Gentlemen: Your letter of the 10th ultimo duly to hand. Inclosed 

 find 13c for 'Herb Lore.' Will you kindly tell me the name of the 

 herbs which you use in your treatment, and also whether the treatment 

 will cure the trouble described in my previous letter. Thanking you, 

 I am, 



Respectfully, 



C. A. MILES." 



October 12, 1929. 

 "Dear Mr. Miles: 



We are in receipt of your letter requesting a copy of 'Herb Lore/ 

 and we have mailed you a copy under separate cover. 



We regret that we are not able to comply with your request for the 



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