Letter regarding pipes secured for £12/10/-

Letter informing recipient that a set of pipes have been secured and will be sent to Forest Hill. The price of the pipes is £12/10/- and a receipt is stated to be enclosed with the letter. The quality of pipes has been confirmed by a Mr Butler from which a harp was previously purchased by the recipient. There is also an additional packaging fee of 10/-. Letter written on Thomas W. Begge & Co Ltd headed paper.

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