Transcribe Jackson, P.V. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1876-03-08)

though I have no knowledge of him outside of Montana, his general reputation here of trying to be a Mining Sharp", & utter want of truth or principle, is sufficient.

    I am rather sorry to learn

that such a man has the confidence of your uncle.

     It is hardly clear to me

why no information has been given me of what, the wishes of the Co were, in regard to trading for stock & e,

    Since having charge, though not

one Dollar has the Co raised, I have paid out in taxes over $2300.00 Have sent the Co. which was divided among themselves 4500.00 & also paid them for my 1/3 interest 2666.00 & have kept the property in repair at a great deal of