01329 Spring Vally Ranch Collyer Kans Dec 22nd 1888 Brother John Muir Dear Sir Recd? your draft many thanks to you
at the present time. The Mortgage will come along in a little while I will have to send ti to Wis for Sara to sign. as the
land is all in her name. Will be awful glad to see you in the spring. in hopes you will see for your own advantage to buy
a half interest in this ranch. Wishing you a Merry Christmas a happy New Year is the prayer of your humble servant John
Reid