Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court January 8, 1884 (Cutler v. Ballou)

Morton, C. J.

This is an action upon a written guaranty, signed by the defendant, and in the following words : “ Boston, April 9,1880. A. L. Cutler & Co. — Gentlemen, Please deliver to Charles A. Howland goods as he may want from time to time, not exceeding in amount ($300) three hundred dollars, and if not paid for by him within thirty days I will be responsible for the same.