Copying Book: Secretary's Letters, 1860 (page 055)

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Boston April 7, 1862

E.L. Childs Esq.
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir,

Yours of March 26^th in
reply to my inquiry about the Larkin lot was
rec^d. I have shown your note to the gen-
tleman who inquired about the lot. He has taken
occasion to see Mr Wright, who, he says, is per-
fectly satisfied to have him for a co-tenant, &
he seemed to be satisfied with Mr Wright.

He has instructed me to offer you $500 for the
lot, if you will decide the matter yourself at once.
If you decline to do this, and wish instructions
from California, he withdraws this offer. In that
case, he will give only $400. He is willing to make
this difference for an immediate decision, as he has a
body deposited in our Receiving Tomb and is anxious
to make a removal soon to the lot which he may pur-
chase. As you have the deed in your hands executed, and
your authority to sell does not appear to have been revoked. I
should think you ought to take the responsibility of a decision.
There are few people; when looking for lots, that are willing to wave
the uncertainties of California correspondence. In this case,
inquirer is a gentleman of large means, I understand, and
probably is willing to pay a premium for having his own wishes
met. - I think this is really a good opportunity for the Larkin heirs.
Hoping to hear what is your decision.

I am very respy yours

A.J Coolidge