Buffalo Bill's Wild West
Brooklyn [1]May 9th [2] My Dear George
Have you sent the Bond back to Mr Clark [3] its necessary he has it soon as possible. Say that contract with Wallenburg [4] — does it state when Wallenburg must pay for land? May be we can get him on that clause— Let me know what Sisters [5] first payment on her 160 is & I will send the money to you
Business is great with me.
When did you get water in town do you think you can keep it coming?
Your friend W F CodyNote 1: Buffalo Bill's Wild West performed in Brooklyn, New York, May 5-10, 1902. [back]
Note 2: The year is not inscribed by Cody but is 1902. [back]
Note 3: "Mr Clark" may be E. H. Clark, financial manager for Phoebe Hearst, from whom Beck had secured a loan for Shoshone Irrigation Company. [back]
Note 4: "Wallenburg" is likely Gustav Wallenburg, a Swedish immigrant from Chicago, who worked as a land agent in the Big Horn Basin; in 1907 Wallenburg filed but lost a lawsuit against Shoshone Irrigation Company. [back]
Note 5: "Sisters" is a reference to the payment owed by Helen Cody Wetmore (1850-1911), William F. Cody's sister. [back]
