Letter from Alden Appolos Moore Jackson and C. A. Jackson, 8 August 1857
San Berardino, .
Br' Woodruff,
Dear Sir.
I have enclosed a
variety of Pear grafts, Plums, and roses, to be forwarded
to you for the Deseret Agricultural & Manufacturing
Society of Utah, presuming you have stocks in which
to bud them. They will reach ^you^ about the time we
bud here with the greatest safety. I send these
as an experiement, and shall enclose, and
forward, a larger package by the next Mail.
The Strawberries requested, we have not been able to
obtain, (as only one person in San Bernardino has
'Hovey's Seedling,') but we intend visiting 'Los Angeles'
next month, for that purpose, and if succesful,
will forward them at once. We regret to learn
of the failure of the 'Roselle,' or 'Judea pie fruit,' in
Utah. It grows luxuriantly here, and is now ripe
for gathering. Please inform us what 'Quince'
you use for Pear Stocks? or whether you wish cutting
of the same? also whether the accompanying 'Scions'
enveloped in this manner, arrived safely. If they do,
we can send any quantity, should you desire them.
Earnestly wishing to serve you in this noble cause,
or any other which will aid in building up Zion.
We remain yours truly, Alden A M Jackson, pr C. A. Jackson.
