The rope is not stretched yet
and really I have not much
faith as regards it.
It is a manila rope and I do
not think it would be safe
in high water
We have but one skiff and it is
about worn out. I did not consider
it safe last summer, and surely
it will not be safe during the next
high water. I have taken the lib-
erty to employ Bro James --
Leithead to make a skiff and
have it in readiness for next
summers work. It will probably
cost about 75 dollars delivered at
the river. If I have taken too
much liberty and you do not
want it made, please write me
as soon as convenient and I will
for crossing single teams, men
horseback &c.
The rope is not stretched yet
and really I have not much
faith as regards it.
It is a manila rope and I do
not think it would be safe
in high water
We have but one skiff and it is
about worn out. I did not consider
it safe last summer, and surely
it will not be safe during the next
high water. I have taken the liberty to employ Bro James --
Leithead to make a skiff and
have it in readiness for next
summers work. It will probably
cost about 75 dollars delivered at
the river. If I have taken too
much liberty and you do not
want it made, please write me
as soon as convenient and I will