Letter

The handwritten letter, dated May 31, 1911, is addressed to Harry L. George in St. Joseph, Missouri, and written from Jolon, California. The writer discusses responding to George's letter from May 22. They mention owning large mortar and pestle items used by Indigenous people for grinding corn, which have a hole in the bottom but can be cemented if needed, and offer them for sale at $5. A smaller, solid-bottomed item is also mentioned for $3, along with a basket made by Indigenous people from certain grass roots available for $9.50. The letter is signed by E.J. Garmon of Monterey County, California.