
          open us another rich field.
 By spring, the railroad from
 Stockton to the Mercer river,
 will also be completed. Being
 done, we can reach Yosemite
 in one day's stage ride. The
 road runs now to Clark's 
 ranch and two others almost
 into it.


 Can't you help us to keep that
 valley out of private hands?
 Hutchings goes east to induce
 the Senate to grant it
 to him, at least the more
 valuable portion of it.
 What a shame for America
 to give that beautiful spot
 to an Englishman to practice
 extortion (and a secessionist
 besides)


 Once more my sincere thanks for your
 kindness.


 Yours most respectfully,
 Henry N. Bolander

        