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lOV. 11, 1902. Mr Jim .McDermott, IeS feg&B P.O., licoln Co*, levada. Dear Sir tout favor of t' e Cth inet. ££ Good Springe received, .rnd * contents carefully noted. I note carefully what you cay in regard-.to the cattle, also that the ranch should'he surveyed in order to. find the section corners, as there hasevidently been a number of mistakes made and it might cut out part of the creek. On receipt of this, 1 wish you would arrange with Mr .McWilliams to have the lines can assist him. Make the best terms with him you can, at the same tire I think he i-s reasonable in hie- charges. I also note what you eay in regard to the graveyard plat reser­vation,- and 1 hope you will get it set back far enough so it will not interfere with o-ur water. T will leave this to your own judgment,also that of ::r.McWilliams. Referring to cattle yoarsuggestion in regard to getting them all together iaodfc in the pasture is s good one, and if there is rot 500 head ©§1 told, not I hope you will insist on their making any claim to any portion of the cattle, as I believe they guaranteed there would be over 500 head aihter the. took out the 50 head which they claim. In case you allow them any cattle, I would insist on the brand being vented, and it is also impor­tant if they have any cattle, that they. get. them -eway from -the range, I also note you expect to go and llok'at the timber a ter hr. McWilliams completes his work on the land. 1 also think it is important ho have the water measured while-you are there. Referring again to the cattle, if they are only entitled to