FONG WAN - Library

Reply dated September 10, 1929, reads as follows:
"Mr. Carl A. Miles,
In the Vale of the Shenandoah,
Grottoes, Virginia.
Dear Mr. Miles:
Our herbs are compounded to meet individual needs. Our herbs
specially compounded have relieved many instances of stomach ulcers.
Should you desire complete information about healing by herbs, espec-
ially in regard to stomach troubles, you may send us 13c in postage,
and we will mail you free of charge a copy of our 'Herb Lore.' This
contains explanations of the theories regarding stomach ailments, and
numerous testimonials from relieved sufferers.
The price of our herbs is ten dollars per week in advance for a
week's supply of herbs, one package to be cooked daily in accordance
with directions, and the tea drunk each day. All packages are mailed
postpaid and insured. The money may be sent either by check or by
money order.
Out of town patrons, who cannot come to the office, write in detail
the facts, duration of ailment, physical condition, etc., and keep in
touch with the herbalist with weekly letters.
FWHCo/J
Yours truly,
FONGWAN - - -."
Second set of letters, same stationery as before.
October 8, 1929.
"Gentlemen: Your letter of the 10th ultimo duly to hand. Inclosed
find 13c for 'Herb Lore.' Will you kindly
tell me the name of the
herbs which you use in your treatment, and also whether the treatment
will cure the trouble described in my previous letter. Thanking you,
I am,
Respectfully,
C. A. MILES."
October 12, 1929.
"Dear Mr. Miles:
We are in receipt of your letter requesting a copy of 'Herb Lore/
and we have mailed you a copy under separate cover.
We regret that we are not able to comply with your request for the
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