Raynors HCA 2020-02
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William Sanderson McCormick (1815-1865) was an American businessman who developed the company that became the major producer of agricultural equipment in the 19th century. The business became the International Harvester corporation after his death. Autograph Letter Signed, Wm. S. McCormick, 3pp., datelined Chicago, September 26, 1853, VG. Scathing letter written to J.H. Manny who apparently made claims against Cyrus H. McCormick company. In small part, "Had you been less stupid than a jackass you must have known better than to give vent to the feeble manifestations contained in the epistle ... As if to make a greater misplay of gross ignorance you undertake to interrogate me ... ... you may expect to hear further from C.H. McCormick unless you do step forward & atone for the past. ..."
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