Letter from Thomas M. Isett & William C. Brewster to Samuel B. Reed, October 26, 1860

In this letter from October 26, 1860, Thomas M. Isett and William C. Brewster write to Samuel Reed requesting that he travel to see to the possible sale of their land near Oskaloosa, Iowa to the Mahaska County Railroad Company. They note that "it is very important to have the station ground laid out to suit our land with a view of other Rail Roads [sic] ," and believe Reed is the man to go as he knows "more about these things than we do."

T. M. Isett,W. C. Brewster. Banking and Exchange Office –OF– ISETT AND BREWSTER.Muscatine, Iowa,
Oct. 26^th 1860

S.B. Reed Esq

Geneseo

We have your favor of — with stated inclosures

Enclosed find two letters from W. H. Seevers.

It is very important to have the station ground laid out to suit our land with a view to other Rail Roads [sic] . And we think you ought to go out and see to it. You know more about these things than we do.

Your own interests as well as ours demand your presence there.

Our old arguement [sic] with you and Patterson, was that you should attend to this matter. We will share with you any expense of the trip. So will C. Weed.

When you arrive at Muscatine we will give you a power of atty. to act for us.

Yours
Isett & Brewster