Reports status of the ranch and recommends changes and repairs. Includes a list of necessities.

Scrapbook of J. Ross Clark, undated

In the letter, Bracken discusses the need for a cook, the merits of a Chinese man being hired, and the problems with freighting in and out of Las Vegas.

Letter relates a letter from Helen J. Stewart and discusses the possibility of artesian water sources in Las Vegas. It also identifies possible crops that could grow in Las Vegas and gives suggestions for purchasing land in the area.

Letter concerns railroad oil pumping run-off into Las Vegas Creek affecting Bracken's crops.

Caption: Combination Mine Goldfield, Nev.

Letter to C. McLeod on Potosi Mine stationery; bottom half of page is missing. Author unknown; Probably written by W.E. Smith or Clayton V. Smith.