I understand that some of
the leading members of your Church
were looking over our Mesida Valley with
a view of establishing a coloney.
I have a tract of cultivable land for sale
cheap, 270 acres of which is in alfalfa
hay, and about over 100 acres cultivated.
This tract contains 5047 acres.
Also another tract of 1260 acres
patented land. Both of these tracts,
if the purchaser should care to do
so, will be under our new canal
system, now under process of
construction.
You have no doubt heard of the
fertility of this Valley. We took the
premium at the worlds fair on wheat
and 2nd premium for apples.
The new canal system will have
a Resivoir to supply water from
the Rio Grande River, which is being
constructed by an English Co at
a cost of about two millions.
Should any of your friends visit
our Valley, I will take pleasure in
showing them around.
Hopeing to hear from you,
I am
Yours truly, J. P. Casey, Jr.
Address:
J. P. Casey, Jr.
Box 28 Las Cruces
N. Mex.
The First Presidency desire Bro. Brigham to read this and
report it to them. G. R.
Presidency — I am not sure where this valley lies, but I am sure that L.D.S.
should not purchase land lying under any ditch or canal owned by parties
who charge water rates for irrigating purposes. Those who own the land should
own the water as a rule Your Bro. Brigham Young