11 May 1846, Letter, Joseph Clark MD, Pugwash, Enquiring Price Drugs, etc.

James D B Fraser Esq., Pharmacist & Druggist, Pictou, NS

J D B Fraser,

Sir

Intending to establish a drug store in Pugwash and there being some difficulty of importing American drugs direct to Pugwash I wish you would send a list of your prices current and if they can be procured from your establishment at a reasonable percentage on the American prices.  I will be glad to procure my drugs from you.  I wish you to send 1/2 doz. qt stopped bottles if at 1/6 - 1/2" lin - sulph. pur. in stopped bottle 3i* argent --- end 1/2 gallon of castor oil if at -- gal and I will send for a quantity immediately.  I wish these articles per bla--* with a list of prices current where if reasonable I will desire my supplies through you.

Your most obdt

Joseph Clark MD

Pugwash, 

May 11th, 1846