Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Franklin Ballou in Georgetown, Colorado, to John Pitciarn Jr. 2 pages, double-sided. Contents: -Snider commenced efforts to block merger of Dives & Pelican Companies; Ballou made needed repairs on Pelican Mill; merger deal reached sooner than expected; company will repossess Mill if/when stock is sold; Ballou now short of cash but will start turning profit again soon -trip East postponed; letters should be sent to W. C. Childs & Co. who will...