A letter from an unknown author to Mr. Hart. 12 December 1916.
Entry/Object ID
2017.41.1.1258
Description
A letter from an unknown author to Mr. Hart. 12 December 1916. A three page, typed document which is a copy of another document in this collection (Object ID: 2017.41.1.1257). Mr. Russell recounts his past efforts to sell Fidele Amar's 100 acre property in Puente. Mr. Russell states that Mr. Maple had secured an exclusive listing to sell the property at $350 per acre on a 10% commission basis, though Mr. Amar later signed another listing which reduced the price to $250 per acre for one half of the property and $275 per acre for the other. Mr. Russell explains that he and Mr. Maple went to work on finding buyers for the property. Although a deal with Hugh Stewart fell through, Mr. Russell states that other arrangements were made with A. Pascoe. However, Mr. Russell argues that Mr. Amar and Mr. Pascoe tried to make an agreement in secret to avoid paying any commission. Mr. Russell concludes by insisting that he and Mr. Maple are owed commissions on two sales of land made by Mr. Amar, the first to Mr. Pascoe and the second to Mr. Feddersohn. With adhesive in the top left corner which is holding the document together, creases, minor tears, and discoloration, the object is in good condition overall.
