Letter from E. D. Crabb to George P. Cather, March 16, 1923

On March 16, 1923 E.D. Crabb writes to George P. Cather inquiring about renting a quarter section of his land for two or three years for the purpose of raising winter wheat on it. Crabb, a resident of Colby, Kansas, additionally listed his location as "East View Ranch - Home of Pure Bred Aberdeen-Angus Cattle", indicating an establishment in Kansas. Combined with his request of only renting for a short time, Crabb's request marks a shift from earlier land transactions where owners moved to a new location for the sake of land. Crabb apparently believed he could administrate from afar.

E.D. CRABB
East View Ranch
HOME OF PURE BRED ABERDEEN-ANGUS CATTLE
COLBY, KANSAS,

Colby, Kans.
3—16—1923

G. P. Cather,
Bladen, Neb.

Dear Sir:—

I see you own a quarter in 6—7—35 and I wondered if you would lease it. Would like to rent it for 2 or 3 years, would plow it for first crop and 1/4 after that or $100, per year & ask rent.

Yours truly,

E D Crabb

PS. -
Should want to put wheat on it and would plow it this summer for wheat this fall if I should rent it.