BROOKLYN, N. Y., May 3, 1904. MR. JAMES RANKIN: Dear Sir-- The Pekin duck eggs you shipped me arrived safely, not one broken. Would have written sooner, but waited to see result of the hatch. I have ten little beauties. Should have had thirteen, but the chicken crushed three, two were unfertile. But I am very well pleased. Thank you for such fair treatment. Wishing you every success, yours sincerely, B. NICKLAUS. Vienna Ave. and Barby St. * * * * * ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Mass., Jan. 17, 1905. MR. JAMES RANKIN: Dear Sir-- Received the drake and ducks all right, and I must in candor tell you how pleased my wife and daughter were with them. I have two ducks I was told were your strain, but they are eclipsed by those you sent me. I hope later on, I may send for more, as I am highly pleased with them. Yours respectfully, R. PARK. * * * * * COMMON PLEAS COURT, 10th District. BUCYRUS, Ohio, May 7, 1904. MR. JAMES RANKIN, South Easton, Mass.: Dear Sir-- We received the ducks and they are good in every respect, and beside Mr. ----, make his look like culls. If he sends the same kind to every person, he is certainly a detriment to the business. He excused himself by saying that he was away from home; then he retains incompetent help. No criticism whatever can be made of your selection, and the ducks you sent us are as good as your reputation, and the latter is the best in this part of the country. We shall probably want a few show birds this fall, and will write you later. Yours truly, JAMES C. TOBIAS. * * * * * OWOSSO, Mich., Oct. 21, 1904. JAMES RANKIN, So. Easton, Mass.: Dear Sir-- I overlooked writing you in regard to the drakes. The first lot arrived nicely, except two. One seemed to be quite badly lamed, and the other a little. We took them out immediately on arrival, and the one that was slightly lamed has come out all right. The other fellow died. Probably got hard usage somewhere on the road. The lot right through was a very nice lot. The second lot arrived in fine condition, and the two lots together are entirely satisfactory every way. Do not see how any one could ask for anything nicer. The hundred we had from you last year were equally as good, however, in fact, can see no difference. Either the drakes or the ducks ought to be satisfactory to any reasonable person. Yours truly, E. F. DUDLEY. * * * * * GLEN WILD P. O., Sullivan Co., 1904. MR. JAMES RANKIN: Dear Sir-- The trio of Pekin Ducks arrived safe on Monday, Oct. 3d. They are exactly as represented. I like them very much. They seem to be very tame and easy to get along with. Very truly, (Mrs.) EDGAR KETCHAM. * * * * * U. S. S. "Forward.," KEY WEST, Fla., May 23, 1904. MR. J. RANKIN, South Easton, Mass.: Dear Sir--