Early mass-mailed advertisement for a wholesale beer discount during the Spanish-American War. Very interesting historical document.

. . . OFFICE OF. . .
J. H. SUTLIFF,
35 AND 37 HAMILTON STREET, ALBANY, N. Y.
NOTICE EXTRAORDINARY.
_ GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE
- - OF - - BOTTL
ED MILWAUKEE LAGER
TO CUSTOMERS USING 10 BBLS. OR OVER WITHIN ONE YEAR. . .
Notwithstanding the extra war tax of $1.00 per bbl., which was recently put on Beer, we have decided to sell at the old price, and in addition to that, give all customers a rebate, where 10 bbls. or more are purchased within 12 months.
We offer MILWAUKEE at the following:
1 bbl., 12 doz., $1.00 per doz.
5 " 60 " -.5
IO " 120 " -.90
These goods are bottled in handsome white bottles?patent crown cork, and make a very attractive package.
30c per doz. allowed for Empty Bottles delivered in Albany.
. . . PLEASE NOTE REBATE. ...
Customers purchasing 10 bbls. within one year, buying in single bbl. or 5 bbl. lots at the regular prices, will be given a rebate, so as to bring the whole 10 bbls. down to 90? per doz. Rebate to be allowed as soon as the required quantity is purchased.
The year is supposed to start in with any purchase on and after August 15th, 1898, and end in twelve months after that purchase. . . .
At above figures and rebates, the price of Milwaukee Export Lager is about as low as other beers, and this should largely increase sales, as retailers can now sell Milwaukee Beer at the popular prices and double and quadruple their trade. .........
Trusting you may become interested in the new scheme in furthering the sale of Bottled Milwaukee, and that I may be favored with increased orders, I remain,
Respectfully,
J. H. SUTLIFF, SOLE AGENT,
35 and 37 Hamilton St., ALBANY, N. Y.
Actual brewery is not apparent.