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[[preprinted]] 
A LARGE AMOUNT OF 
WILD LANDS AND IMPROVED FARMS

For Sale in N. W. Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, North and South Dakota, - on EASY TERMS.

NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY.
[[image - illustration of hand with finger pointing at text]] I have Lands to trade for City Property or Merchandise, or Merchandise for Wild Land or Improved Farms.

JAS. S. FLETCHER
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
REAL ESTATE LOANS AT A LOW RATE OF INTEREST.
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Estherville, Emmet Co., Iowa. [[/preprinted]]
 
March, 23-93,

Dear Cousin Alice,

I believe that is about the relationship we bear towards each other, My Father is John A Fletcher at Clear Lake Iowa,I believe your Fathers name was Gilman Fletcher, his brother, I have a fine Photo, of your Father I think I will get it enlarged, I have often heard of your success and much desired to have the pleasure of a closer acquaintance,I saw a letter at Father,s house a few days ago from you,I fear Father is for this world only a few days longer and before this reaches you he may have passed over the river,about one week ago we fourbrothersWere suddenly by wire called to the bedside of our Father ,he was suffering from a stroke of paralysis affecting his whole right side, he was conscious all the time and is still in a very precarious condition,with very little hopes of recovery, He will on the 2d of April next be 88 years of age,if any person ever goes to the Glory land Father will be sure to be there,if we never met on this mundane sphere I hope we may strike glad hands (over there)Extending both hands to you to call and see us and to make our home an (Oasis) to you in lifes journey ,I am Your Cousin  James S Fletcher.