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The owner of the property will make a claim for this and they are as loyal as many I know who have succeeded in getting claims paid. I should say the [[strikethrough]] land [[/strikethrough]] soil at dog River is sandy and unproductive and isnt suitable for a Colony on that account as you perhaps noticed on the R. R. this is the case for 60 miles from the City.
I take the liberty to express my views on these subjects knowing it can do no harm. And in some particular may be of service.
I remain Sir.
Very Respectfully.
Your Obedient Servant
Geo. A. Harmount

[[right margin]] Letter from Col Harmount Aug. 18" Medical College [[/right margin]]