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port one Watchman and your humble
Servant has been Called upon to fill
this important office at the rate of
one hundred and thirty dollars per month
or fifteen hundred and Sixty dollars a
Year but the Lack of Water makes the times
so hard that this office is uncertain.

We had a Grand Christmas ball here
last night that went of [off] finely.

Our baby favours [favors] Caroline in features
and so we have Concluded to Call it
Mary Caroline Cornock of Michigan
City Placer County California

I Want you to send me a Letter by
Every Mail until you receive an
answere [answer] Direct

John Cornock
Yankee Jim [Jims]
Post Office
Placer County, Cal.

My Wife Joins in her Good Wishes for all
the folks at home

From your Brother
John Cornock