The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-12-16
"DO YOU FOLLOW ME?"
A Salt Laker's Fun With a
COunterfeiter.
He DEALS IN PAPER GOODS
are They Made From Government
Plates-The Salt Lake
Man Left.

The regulation letters from New York
dealers in paper goods have again
made their appearance in this city,
and few months ago one that brought
more than usually interesting results
fell into the hands of one of our citi-
zens. The letter was of the general
pattern followed by counterfeiters, but
for the edifcation of those who have
never seen one, we print some of the
most pungent passages. 1t came from
New York City and was without date.
1t begins as follows:
Dear Sir-No doubt when you receive this
letter you will say it is some trap for you to
case 1 promise you this as sure as there is
a God in Heaven. 1 obtained your name
through friend Of mine who
passed through your place, and
and on my solemn oath, speak the plain;
candid truth and swear before the Al
mighty God in Heaven, my purpose is far
from harming you, either by word, look or
actions, and should you make up your mind
to answer this will give you my word and
honor that no person, man. woman or
child shall ever see or hear from my mouth
the least thing that passes between US.
will be plain With you.
I q dealing in articles, paper goods Is, IS,
5S and los. DO you understand l cannot
be palmer until l know your heart is rue
to me. Ii have made
mistake in sending you this, ask you to
forgive me andlet the matter rest where it
is, for my intentions are as upright to you
as Heaven itself; for a man can have
and Drinpinla m ottnr what his
business may be in this world; for my
motto in this life is If you can't do fellow
being some good, do him no harm, no
matter what his calling may be.
There are some unprincipled men in this city
advertising goods the same as mine, but be.
fore God and man they are far from it.
l will, as test OF honor and conf
dence on your part, request the return OF
this letter, for l will not answer any COM
munication unless 1t is returned to me.
will not deviate from this rule; and on my
sacred oath and honor, before God and
man, will return yours.
Yours in honor and friendship,
G b. NEWTON,
81 McDougal Street, New York City, care
Dick Malloy.
THE FUN BEGAN
when the above letter was handed to
friend of the party receiving it, and was
returned in accordance with the condi-
tions stipulated, accompanied by a note
which read:
Dear &r-Yours of recent date at hand,
and if you can prove anything satisfactory
and goods all o. K. as you represent, will
make use of your assistance.
THE SECOND LETTER.
By return mail came the following
proposition:
NEW YORK CITY, NY.
Dear Sir-Yours at hand. Net to waste
words, will inform you that in doing bust
ness with me you can make fortune with
out any risk or danger. l have National
aud Canada bills for sale, which I will
guarantee willpass as readily as any money
you ever handled in your life. They are Is,
q, IS, los and 20s.
My terms are as follows: $4,000 will cost
you $500, $4,000 will cost you $3.50. $4,000
will cost you $1,000
You can readily see the advantage of buy
ing largely. do not care 10 do retail bus
mess. as that would let too many into the
secret of this kind. the better for all inter
ested. know when you come to examine
my stock you will be satisfied with it and me.
Should you be willing to trade, it will be
necessary for you to come to this city after
the goods, as you cannot get them in any
other way. L will trade only face to face.
My stock is first-class in every respect, and
safe to use in any way you see fit. If you
do not find them as l say, l will pay all of
your expenses TO and from your home.
Certainly, it is some trouble and expense to
come here, but look at the immense profit
to be derived from the goods; it pays for al
that.
1 will meet you at any time you may
name and show you my entire stock, from
which you can make your own selections
If you intend coming TO see me. will send
you full instructions where can be found:
Give this matter your earliest attention II
you want to make a fortune fast and safely.
Never sign YOUR name to letters; always
use (B46); I will understand it. You need
not wonder when 1 change my address or
name; do it for safety. Do not ask me to
meet you anywhere outside OF New York
City, for l cannot do it. cannot be absent
even for single day, as 1 would have to
disappoint my agents, who would be coming
here during my absence. many OF whom
come long distance to see me. only sell
for cash, so do not ask for credit. Bring
bank bills or gold, as l will accept no
checks or drafts. If you cannot come on at
will save the agency for you.
In your u eXt letter state the best you can
do, and 1 will know just what you can IN
vest. so I will have the goods all ready Tor
you when you come on, and will not detaln
you in the city any length of time.
Now, my friend, let me i'm press 1t on your
mind that I am a friend to friend, and no
living person shall know the least thing
that passes between US. trade or no TRACE,
and I hope you will keep the same faith
with me- I would like 10 meet you face to
face, feeling satisfied that 1 could convince
you my article is frst-class, and that you
will never have cause to regret having come
to see me.
Please return this and all letters l may
send you, for I will return yours, and you
muSt do the same,
Address all tiers as enclosed slip reads;
if should change my name and address,
will notify you l want to be sure to. get
your letters so mistakes and disappoint-
ments will not occur. To guard against
this am compelled to change my address.
Please return this trade, or no trade,I will
yours
THE SECOND ANSWER.
In answer to this was sent letter
stating that it would be impossible to
go to New York, and it would also be
inpossihle IN invest the amount re-