James W. Queen & Co.
Philosophical & Chemical Apparatus, Chemicals, etc.
Standard Electrical Test Instruments.
924 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia Nov 5th, 1891.
Address reply
to department [No. 4]
Prof. Chas. E. Bessey,
Univ. of Nebraska.
Dear Sir:-
We have given your favor of Oct. 28th due considera-
tion and enclose herewith a cut of another balance which we think
is probably best suited to your purpose. This with case will cost
$85.50 net and without case $49.50; it is a much stronger balance
than the one referred to in our letter and will stand a load of
5 kilos easily and will be sensitive under a load of 3 kilos to
10 m. g. as you specify. The balance referred to in our letter
is of light construction and we do not think would be serviceable
for any length of time. If this style should be furnished we would
prefer strengthening the beam and hangers, etc which would cost
probably $10 extra and it would then not stand a load of over 3
kilos. The balance we now recommend is very well made and we think
it will give you great satisfaction. It is impossible to obtain
a balance such as you want cheaply as one that will stand the load
you desire and be as sensitive, requires just as careful workman-
ship as one of much less load and sensitive to a considerably
higher degree. We can import balance for you which will do your
work very well but they will be higher in price than the one re-
