A letter from an unknown author to Wm. M. Burke in Puente, California. 17 July 1915.
Entry/Object ID
2017.41.1.897
Description
A letter from an unknown author to Wm. M. Burke of the Whittier Extension Company in Puente, California. 17 July 1915. The author includes an excerpt from a contract with Ralph Martin that focuses on tree planting. The excerpt states that the initial work, which includes digging, hauling, setting, irrigating, and hoeing the trees, should be performed by the buyer on any property specificed by the seller. The author explains that a personal agreement with Mr. Martin dictated that the Whittier Extension Company would do the pegging for any property on the contour, while Mr. Martin would provide a man who could assist with the work. The author notes in a postscript that Mr. Hart may hold over a portion of the 1500 lemon trees from Weinshank. With ink stains, minor tears, and an acid burn/discoloration, the object is in good condition overall.
