Full coppress. I Extract from letter by Bill Williamson of California 12 Feb 1876 to Robert Williamson, Ahorey, Ireland Watsonville writes of oats, barley and wheat, about 100 acres on hill land and about 100 acres of valley land. Judd has withdrawn from our partner- ship and Robert and I are on our own hook. We have 4 good pair of houses and tools sufficient 3 hired men and a chiraman to poison squirrells. Urcle Jim, as WE ell call him has been here all winter assisting us in building and making himself very useful my housex stands half way up the hill and I have a very good view of the valley I can see Watsonville and all round the country from Monterey to Sartax Cauzz also I have a good view of the ocean. The Pajaro river bounds my land onx one side--it is effected by tide twice in 24 hours. Those ligtle "ss" on the map denote springs, mostly above my house. Some of the hill land we have in crop is too steep to be harvested in th com on way and WE intend to purchase a lot of hogs. our cousir and his family are all well when I last seen him. His father address: John Williamson, Bowling Green, Bourbon County, Kentucky. The girls are well and not marifed yet. They are full of fun, divilment and diversion. I Am satisfied that you could come here and with the same industry be a great deal better off and place your family in more confortable positions than you can there. I heard frm &arzkaine Caroline Aston 3 or 4 weeks ago. You ask about young May he was murdered in a saloon; he was partly intoxicated and his murderer will have his trial this month. His brothers are keeping store in Oakland and doing well. If you ever do get your farm sold and come here I will endeavour to give you a brother's welcome. Artenisia says tell you since I moved on the farm I am a much better man I am not growing around the paunch any more. God bless you all, Bill Williamson / Extract from letter by WP Williamson, Ahorey to Dear Uncle Jim, 18.Feb 1902. Addressed to Mr James Williamson c/o Mrs RS Williamson, Lower Pajaro, Watsonville(a) note on the envelope says it was answered May 9, 1902) many and many a time my thoughts go back to the days spent at Pajaro and the "agonizing cruel ground ? days we spent in Shasta. Speaks of changes: Kind true xx hearted Uncle Bill who used to love to torment U.S and he ve his wes joke at our expense if possible andthen laugh till you could see down his throat, and my brave cheery Robert. I must stop-this it is too sad. Give my love to Mary nd the children. I sun os e 2 Jimmy does not remember me. emember me to Jude and Carriel4 Where is Carrie Bell, Judd's daughter? Is Pete Lowe there yet and John Traftor and the McGowa boys? Is Carey French there yet? What became of Frank the german who lived with us? Is Pete Cox 3 alive yet? Is Joe Wheeler living yet? Are there any coyotes or wild ducks in the "slough" now Do you everx see Bob Cox? Do you ever go to fish in the surf at Moss landing or down to the coast to catch crabs? Aunt (Sally) and Lucy send their love. Aunt says she thinks of you many a time and wants to know if you go to church or meeting. Speaking of religion: the real thing is the real thing. Speaks against spiritualism. Do you remember writing the enclosed copy 64 years ago? I came across it in the old oak secratoire in the white room and thought you would like to have it. Your affect. nephew, WPWilliamson 1 grand mother of horene, knm Molly, wife Robert Janual 2 CapRie dan r haber who glue in Ranch to her; she coundin all iN caRved wood. inmin muen in Montary with hip 4 in case Judd was an autura painter. j child of Cardine married wood. 6 John Edmond TRayton nover morried good famded director ? McGman Ranch near Trafin ranch (MCGman m.Treftm/ Paymovalary sank P a neighbour