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in margin: direct in care this Hotel. Who has picturesque California in this city? that I may see it. .W. 5 letterhead
the land in Kansas not having my books with me, neither can I tell how much is still due, I think however that it cost from
3 to 4 dollars per acre and it must be half or more paid for now I think, but of course it is guesswork with me for I have
no data at hand. Joanna and the children three are all well as usual, Truly Thine Walter Brown 01388