Letter discusses the placement of a deputy in Las Vegas to protect and serve the area and the need to find free transportation for the deputy and prisoners.

Letter responds to Myton's request to manage the Las Vegas townsite and advises that at the time, no decisions have been made.

Letter concerns ore stamping.

Inscription on reverse reads Remains of Maguire's camp on the desert after ( illegible) windstorm. Photograph also available in the Edwards Collection.

Letter discusses the situation at the Las Vegas Ranch and the possibility of Helen Stewart fencing the springs.

Scale [ca. 1:380,160]. 1 in. to approx. 6 miles (W 116 --W 114 /N 39 --N 35 ) ; 1 map : hand col., mounted on linen ; 115 x 54 cm ; Relief shown by hachures and spot heights ; Hand colored ; Shows range and township grid ; Shows towns, railroads, proposed railroads, wagon roads and springs ;

Letter concerns ore billing and stamping. Letter sent from Potosi Mine