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\ !;S Las Vegas - 1944 W 13-1-13 Sr. ?. Gray Gubler, District Attorney, Las Vegas, Bevada, Dear Grays f m r letter May 4tfe concerning wish of the Latter Day Saints to maintain historic land marks, particularly on Las Vegas Ranch. the *01d Fort* !e alee feel that historic land marks of all kinds should he preserved as a community service and are agreeable to granting a long term lease of the ground on which the *91d Fort* is situated. Incidentally we have also conferred with fill Stewart to whom this land is now trader leas# for the purpose described.* t^h e utah^ P*i ownieierla and advi%s° eh maev e whyaotu cthoenifre r piwnintah atrhee Daasu gthot ererhsa foefilS* tation of the structure. Recent examination indicates the Eortherly portion which was added cosparitlwely recently be the Reclamation Department is in rather poor condition, the forth wall having fallen oruetp,a iraendd* f wee wondering whether this portion would be removed or I assume you will also wish some space adjacent to the building for parking of automobiles. Teu will find us in full accord with the program and ready to cooperate with you at all times and I shall be glad to have fdeucritdheedr* details of the Rehabilitation plans when they have been VALTER R. BRACKED