Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Frank Ballou in Georgetown, Colorado, to John Pitcairn, Jr. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places. Contents: -Pitcairn’s letter of Dec. 11th received -Pitcairn getting out of business with V. P. & Co. is good thing; will free mind to enjoy travel -Ballou hopes to depart for trip East on the 5th proximo (Jan. 5th) -Pelican Mining Co. is attempting to sell Pelican Mill for $40,000; if sold, Ballou will have to give up Mill at 60 days...