A letter from C.H. Gatchel, Special Agent for Edward E. Potter & Sons, in Los Angeles, California to Wallace Gregg in Whittier, California.

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

A letter from C.H. Gatchel, Special Agent for Edward E. Potter & Sons, in Los Angeles, California to Wallace Gregg in Whittier, California.

Entry/Object ID

2017.41.1.1520

Description

A letter from C.H. Gatchel, Special Agent for Edward E. Potter & Sons, in Los Angeles, California to Wallace Gregg in Whittier, California. A typed letter on a letterhead for Edward E. Potter & Sons, a general insurance agency in San Francisco, California. Mr. Gatchel states that a party in San Francisco is looking to buy a property whereupon a sanitorium can be operated, one which will accommodate at least 100 patients. Further, Mr. Gatchel specifies that the sanitariuam will be for those with pulmonary ailments and therefore must have a suitable climate. Mr. Gatchel also states that the property should have acreage for expansion, an orchard, and other desirous qualities. Mr. Gatchel explains that he would appreciate a response from Mr. Gregg and can forward his report to the interested party. With minor/moderate acid burns, creases, a minor tear, minor foxing, and pencil markings, the object is in good to fair condition overall.

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Object Name

Letters (Correspondence)