Title:
Letter from Walter Brown to John Muir, 1886 Aug 5.
Creator:
Walter Brown
Publisher:
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Contributor:
John Muir
Date:
1886 Aug 5
2008
Type:
Text
Format:
Image/jpeg2000
Identifier:
muir05_0679-md-1
Source:
Original letter dimensions: 25.5 x 21 cm.
Language:
eng
Coverage:
Kansas City, Mo
Rights:
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Transcription:
letterhead Aug. 5, 1886 John Muir Esq Martinez Cal Dear Brother: I wired you late last evening asking if you could
raise 8000. No I have a chance to exchange our house for a corner 100 x 100 on which I can build seven houses and a drug store
which will combined bring us a rental of 6000 net or 7000 Gross yearly. The location is one of the very choicest in the City
being at the corner of Washington 14 , This is on the west side, and in the Bouton part of town. I would put up 3 story houses
with all modern improvements The ground would cost 20,000. we can put in the house equity at 8000. and your 8000 and my 4000.
would clear the lot, then I can get all of the money necessary to put up the Block at the Big new Bank here which my Friends
(I helped a little) have just started (or rather will start next Monday) (Capitol 1.250.000.) then as soon as it is completed
I will make a loan at 6 for all it cost and your 8000. besides. (we can build much cheaper than those not familiar with building
suppose) for instance what the plans show to cost 6000. we can build for 4000. We can get up a suitable Block for 28,000.
The rentals will pay 15 Gross on the entire cost of the lot improvements. With Regards I am Truly Walter Brown 01237