A letter from O.M. Finch in Yorba Linda, California to Mr. Russell in Los Angeles, California. 16 April 1914.

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Homestead Museum

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A letter from O.M. Finch in Yorba Linda, California to Mr. Russell in Los Angeles, California. 16 April 1914.

Entry/Object ID

2017.41.1.446

Description

A letter from O.M. Finch in Yorba Linda, California to Mr. Russell in Los Angeles, California. 16 April 1914. A written letter, responding to a letter from Mr. Russell regarding his property. Mr. Finch writes that Mr. Marshall has been putting off plowing his land for the past 2 months and is now saying he can't do it. He has written Mr. McCosbin to find someone and is now asking Mr. Russell for help. If he knows of anyone they can start right away and Mr. Finch will has at least part of their money within the month. Since Mr. Marshall has been putting off the job for so long the weeds are tall and it will be a tough job. Mr. Finch then asks how much land is selling for and if he has a chance to sell for $950 an acreto do it as he is in a bad spot right now and his mom can not help him. There are heavy creases from the letter being folded, tears on the right side, and abrasion damage along the folds. This object is in good condition overall.

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Letters (Correspondence)