Spring Valley Ranch Collyer Kans Feb 3 1891 Brother John Muir Dir Sir I have made up my mind to leave this place for
a while at least till I can see my way clear in regard to this land other things. What would be the prospect of getting work
from you for awhile till we see how things goes. the fact is John I have got to work to support my family would rather do
so as to borrow money Harry Johnnie will try get along for awhile I will try sell 2 section of this Land goes slow shun. probably
get a few sheep illegible . but the trouble is to get along at the present time. I have given up the sheep here