A letter from an unknown author to Mrs. C.E. Clark in Wiest, California. 15 July 1915.
Entry/Object ID
2017.41.1.893
Description
A letter from an unknown author to Mrs. C.E. Clark in Wiest, California. 15 July 1915. A two page, typed letter. The author confirms that Mrs. Clark's letter has been received (Object ID: 2017.41.1.872) and that she will be sent a descriptive folder of the North Whittier Heights orange, lemon, grapefruit, walnut, and avocado subdivisions. The author explains that the prices of the unplanted lands range from $450 to $800 per acre and the prices of the planted lands range from $700 to $1055 per acre. The author also states that $450,000 of the property has been sold since the year of 1913. The author suggests that Mrs. Clark can send an acquaintance to inspect the property or write to entities such as the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce to learn the merits of the property, though he specifies that it would be preferable for her to see the land herself. The author offers to provide more infomation if desired. With adhesive in the top left corner which is holding the document together, foxing, acid burns, two rust stains, and discoloration, the object is in good condition overall.
