Hendrick writes in reference to a four passenger automobile. He would like to have springs in the vehicle that are softer than springs are ordinarily. Hendrick offers a comparison on the springs of several different vehicles. He ends the letter...
Hendrick asks about the pressure needed for the kerosene burner for the automobile boiler. He also inquires about a steam pump that might be used for a vacuum pump.
Hendrick wishes to order another set of tires for his steam carriage, but of a heavier grade. He writes the International Automobile Vehicle Tire Company because they made the original tires for the Boston Automobile Company.
Hendrick is trying to discover the maker of an automobile which was featured in an endurance test on Long Island. The vehicle was equipped with a compound condensing engine which made the 100 mile trip without a stop and lost only 6 gallons of...
Hendrick has sent all of the tires on his automobile to the company for repair. One of the tires has developed several leaks, although it was once repaired by a bicylcle repairer, and he wishes all of the tires to be repaired for fear the other...
Hendrick reprimands the company for failing to reply to his communications. He has placed at two orders which he has not received and hears nothing about them. Hendrick has been enjoying his auto and wants to continue, but needs to have parts and...
Hendrick is thinking about exchanging the wheels on his steam automobile surrey. Hendrick inquires about the time it would take to send artillery wheels and what data the company would need to fit them to [his] machine.
Hendrick encloses a check for 4 dollars for a one year subscription to Automobile Topics. He would like to have it sent to him in California until further notice.
Hendrick writes that the drum of the foot break and the rest of the knuckle joint have broken. He needs a new drum and full knuckle joint and brake strap. Hendrick asks that the items be sent express as he does not want to lose an hour of this...
Hendrick orders a two seated automobile. He adds that if he likes the carriage he might sell them and encourage the young men who work with him to sell them, too. There is a handwritten postscript.
Hendrick writes to follow up on his automobile order. Anticipating its completion he sends shipping directions as follows, Boston & Maine, Boston & Albany and D. & H.
Hendrick reprimands Paul Hunt and the company for not following shipping directions. Hendrick reminds Hunt that he has not received the duplicate bill of lading he requested. He instructs Hunt to keep the wires hot and track down the missing...
Hendrick requests that Taunton reply to his earlier inquiries and adds a query about the height and diameter of the 10 horse boiler. Hendrick prefers their boiler to one from Salamandrine based on its lesser weight and appearance. The guarantee he...
Hendrick is disappointed that he does not have the boiler they promised him. He asks if they can send him the first one put up after [they] receive the tubes.
