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Nicoláo J. Tollstadius & C.
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Aprik 1st 1877
Messr Duff gordon & Co
Puerto Sta Maria
España
Dear Sir
Mr. Nicoláo James Tollstadius, senior member of the commercial firm
Nicoláo J. Tollstadius & C., having resolve to retire from business, we consider it our
Duty to impart to you, that the existence of this firm cases from this day forward,
and consequently also all its responsibility. The business of this firm passes to
our ex-partner Mr. Luis d. Oliveira Watkinson, that unites himself this very
day with the mercantile house of Mess vs Bastos & Souza, at this city, as you
will have this kindness to observe by the joines circular.
The firm of Mess Vs. Bastos & Souza, formerly Bastos, Souza & C.,
has been established here for many years, and being very well known and highly
respectable, we take the liberty to recommend these gentlemen to you, sure that they
will do their utmost efforts to execute yuour orders, in case of being honoured with
any, in the most satisfactory manner.
Thanking you very much for the confidence you were pleased to deposit
on us, and asking of you the favour to show the same regard for Mess Vs Bastos
& Souza, our successors, we beg leave to subscribe ourselves
Yours very truly
Nicoláo J. Tolltadius
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1877.
Nicoláo J. Tollstadius & Cº
Rio Janeiro – 1º de Abril
Recibido – 6 de Mayo
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