White Oak Springs <W. T. [Wisconsin Territory]> Jan 10/44
Mr. Joseph Smith & Others
Dr. Sirs
I wish to know of you what price You would take for the Steam Boat Maid of Iowa cash in hand immediately or next Spring at the opening of navigation— I suppose you own Said Boat at <least> I have understood So and if so You will pleas advise me concerning this matter as soon as possible at this place