r/DoctrineOfHandyWorks

Apparently there had been some unfortunate dealings between Albert W. Bowers of Lowell, Massachusetts and one S. D. Marcy regarding payment for services to be rendered. Specifically the addition of a lock to a tool chest which contained a set of bench planes, hand saws and a variety of small tools.

Mr. Marcy had engaged Mr. Bowers to add a lock to the tool chest. That Mr. Marcy was not capable of installing said lock suggests that he was of a gentlemanly persuasion and not a tradesman. Mr. Bowers was not about to install said lock without payment in full for services to be rendered.

https://www.toolemerapress.com/2026/07/correspondence-regarding-tool-chest.html