A contract (a) and envelope (b) from Richard Gird to J. Schaeffer
Entry/Object ID
2013.28.1.4a-b
Description
A contract (a) and envelope (b) from Richard Gird to J. Schaeffer, 24 September 1892. The document is partially printed, part typed, and part handwritten and informs Schaeffer that his sugar beets on a defined lot in a given section, township and range, comprising five acres, were acccepted for harvesting and delivery to the factory established in Chino, California by Gird, the town's founder. The envelope has printed information on the "Chino Ranch Lands," including the note that the nation's largest sugar beet factory and refinery were in the town. With folds, yellowing and minimal soiling on the letter and stains, soiling and creases on the envelope, the overall condition is good.
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Cattle--Marking--Los Angeles County (Calif.), Cattle brands--Los Angeles County (Calif.)
