Francis Mora,
Bishop of Monterey and Los Angeles.
Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara County, May 14th, 1883.
Upon being informed by us that this condition of time of sale would make it impossible for us to secure these lands for the Indians, the Bishop, in the following note, waived that condition:—
San Luis Obispo, May 21st, 1883.
Mrs. William S. Jackson:
Dear Mrs. Jackson,—Your favor of the 17th instant has been received. I feel heartily thankful for the interest you take in behalf of our Indians, and do with pleasure waive the condition as regards to the time, and will let the offer stand until the proposed bill has been voted on by Congress; provided, however, that the purchase can be brought to a close during spring or summer of the year 1884, and subject to one year's lease, which will conclude December 31st, 1884, because I must try, pendente transactione, to get enough to pay taxes.
Hoping you will reach home in good health,
Yours, affectionately,
Francis Mora,