some years some ten years afterwards my Mothers younger Brother Daniel Stewart went to California and accidently met remained
with my Uncle Moir They wrote some letters home since which time nothing has been heard from them Should you be the John Moir
I describe as my uncle I would like to know what has become of my Uncle Daniel Stewart My parents have been dead for several
years I came to Minneapolis six years ago but have a great fancy for the Pacific slope I have remained in the employment of
a wealthy Milling banking Firm here. I am married with one child Should you not be the John Moir I describe I ask you to
kindly enclose a line in the addressed envelope enclosed in this letter saying so I promise the next Scotchman I meet I will
do as much for if necessary Hoping that I am not causing you too much trouble I remain Sir Very faithfully yours John
Moir P.S. Would you kindly say where I could procure books giving a good description of California particularly as to Farming
interests and other information for the use of intending settlers J M 01491