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New York Jany [January] 11, 1864

Mr J. W. Stow
San Francisco

Dear Sir

The bearer Mr.
John Watkins, of Canada West late
a customer of ours is about casting
his fortune in the Western "Eldorado",
and in passing may call upon you,
any conformation you can give him,
or any service rendered, will be
appointed & acknowledged by

Yours Truly
Russell & Erwin MfgC [Manufacturing Company]
J D Russell