James Bisset

“ A nominal Concatenation, alphabetically arranged, and engraved in a superb manner,will supersede the necessity of gentlemen, & c, issuing their own cards, as, by this means, their names will be more generally known, in conjunction with the most respectable inhabitants of the place; and being concentered in one grand and general focus, they will not be thrown aside like the generality of Cards, but be come an object of curiosity, and will, doubtless, be sought after with avidity, by all patronizers of the Liberal Arts. ”

“ J. B, feels every sentiment of gratitude for favors received; but solicits no patronage to his present undertaking, conscious that if it is deserving of notice, it will receive it from a discerning public;— and as he does it with no view of pecuniary advantage, but a desire of promoting the interest of individuals in particular, and the town in general,hopes he will be excused making personal application to any one, though all communications, bearing real signatures, will be strictly attended to. ”