ESTATE or E. W, STEELE. CORRAL DE PIEDRA RANCHO. CIENEGA RANCHO. STEELE'S CREAMERV EDNA, SAN LUIS OBISPO 00., CAL. June 50 1896 Ah Louis, San Luis Obiepo, Cal. Denr Elia": Enclosed please find check for one hundred dollars as request- ed, and one of the contracts signed in duplicate. As I explained to you when we first made the contract, it is best that 1 have a written contract where work is of any magnitude, so that it can be shown in court if called for. I therefore waited until the contract was signed before sending check. I explained to Mr Sandercock why I had delayed in sending the money. I trust that this will be satisfactory. I look- ed over the onion field a few days ago, and the onions seemed to be in good shape, although there are a good many weeds yet. Mr, Me Gnire said your boys were trying to do the work right, so I expect that the next time I go down your field will took well. Do you want to rent any vegetable land in the valley ? I am maxing arrangements to rent out most of our land next year, so if you want any would like to hear from you immediately. Very truly,