S.D. Anderson originally enclosed $93 dollars towards his order of “20 kegs of Bock Bee[r] & 15 Pale” from David Wellington Bateman, who, along with partner Jacob Switzer, established the Bateman & Switzer Co. in Great Falls, Montana, in 1890. The company was a wholesale dealer in wine, liquor, beer, cider, and soda. Armington, Montana, served as a freighting depot in the late 19th century, supplying nearby mining camps. This correspondence reflects both the commerce and daily life that supported Montana’s mining communities during this period