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v * Los Angeles, California, 431 Pacific 10.cctrie Bldg., September IS, 1931. Re- ?f'ater Rates- has Vegas. Mr. J. F. Shaughnsssy, Chairman, Publlo Service Commission of Nevada, Carson City, Hevade. :W&:' Lear Mr. Shaujgpmeesy; In discussing this matter with yon by telephone this morning, you called, my attention to the impression we have left with you from time to time that we were considering tak­ing over the different water services adjacent to Clark*s Las Vsgas townslte with a view of furnishing service under one general schedule, which is true, In order to carry out this general program we have from time to time acquired by purchase and In soma instances by practically a donation, certain subdivision* that wished service under the rates applied to Las Vegas Lend and Water Company, namely, Buck’s Addition, Hawkins * Addition, South Addition and the Fair view Tract by purchase, end the Park View Addition by practically a donation. For acme period of time we have been considering tak­ing over the W&rdie Addition and, as I understand it, negoti­ations arc still pending with South Nevada Land and Develop­ment Company with a view of eventually taking over this sub­division. Just what the present status is I cannot say, but I will make Inquiry and advise you. With kindest personal regards, I am. Yours very truly, B-cc—Mr. FRM-H F . R. MCBAMEB