Lewisburg, Pa., Feb 27^th 1861

Col. Eli Slifer

Dr. Sir Yours of this date is recd & in reply would Say that we will Make all the "Prince of Mowers" that we are able to make. I was in the lot particularly[?] a shead[?] on Monday Morning for Rufus[?] & did not see you when I came to the office & was told the conversation & was as much surprised as you, but we can not make a great many this season because Mr. Bullock has not been able to get his Ratters[?] ready. the guards[?] the Cutter Bars etc he wants us not to order before Mr.

T. H[?]. Willson[?] receives his & knows that all is right. we have had our choice so far Buckeye or nothing. as soon as we can get Bars [?] etc you can rely on the Prince of Mowers will be put through Yours with respect,

J. W. Shriner

[Verso]: we will Build as many Bullocks as T. H. Willson[?] & 100 Buckey[e]s in the Bargain

J. W. S .