[2nd pass - KRH 2020.05.13]
[Mormon Battalion / MB CR 1234 1 B20F20 Hunt 1846 217 & 10 13-18 / K 3 of 4 MB Cr 1234 1 B20F20 Hunt to BY 1847 5 14 discharge ]
good offers to purchase a large valley sufficient
to support 50,000 families, connected with other
excellent Country which might be obtained
The rancho connected with the valley is
about thirty miles from this place and about
twenty miles from a good ship landing.  We may
have the land and stock consisting of eight thous-
and head of cattle: the increase of which was
three thousand last year and an immense
quantity of horses. by paying 500 dollars [?Iowa]
and taking our own time to pay the remainder
if we had only the privilege to buy it.  There are
excellent water privileges in it.
     Give my ^our respects to your quorum and all
friends.  Wishing you every Comfort in life