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Quasqueton, Buchanan Co, Iowa Feby 7. 1857

Messrs Kennicott

Gent, I want to fill two acres of Ground with fruit trees this spring - about half dwarf Pear & apple & half Standard Apple trees. I would like to buy the trees of you, if you have suitable kinds. I am not a farmer, & this business is new to me - I wish therefore some advice (as you advertise to give special information) The reputation of Dr K, & his [connection?] with the Prairie Farmer is sufficient guarantee for the trees sold at the Grove Nursery.

Our region of country is considered hard on fruit trees. Last winter all our Peach trees were killed & many young apple trees. I want therefore a list of the hardiest kinds you would recommend.

My idea is to put the trees pretty

close togather - & here after. if necessary thin them out. I think I should want about three hundred myself - but my neighbors will want enough to make out a thousand - I think -

I think I should want about half Dwarf - Pear & apple -

Please send me a catalogue also -

Respectfully yours L. V. Thompson

[partial postmark] QUETON [EB?] [9?] IOWA

[written] Messrs J.A. & C. Kennicott Grove Nursary West Northfield P.O. Cook Co. Ill.

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