2120 Oak Terrace Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044 February 7, 19__ Ms. Peggy Sawyer Branch Manager The First Bank of Chicago 1160 State Street Chicago, Illinois 60688 Dear Ms. Sawyer: Krethmer's Appliance Store, 1135 State Street, Chicago, has placed an order with us for $120 worth of merchandise and listed you as a credit reference. We would appreciate your sending us information regarding Kretchmer's credit rating. We would especially like to know how long the owner, Bruce Kretchmer, has had an account with you and whether or not any of his debts are past due. We will, of course, keep any information we receive in the strictest confidence. A reply envelope is enclosed for your convenience. Sincerely yours, STANDARD ELECTRIC CORPORATION Milton Smedley Credit Department |