"(2) What will be necessary at Escanaba.
"(3) Whether anything further will be necessary at the mines.
"5. It will be quite necessary for us to have the branch to the Cliff mines and the extension to the Cleveland done, and all the road in good running order.
"6. It is very desirable that we have this winter the benefit of a telegraphic communication with the Cliff mines.
"It is equally necessary for the Peninsular railroad. And for that—but especially for the Northwestern—a winter road from Escanaba to Green Bay is important.
"7. For the Iron Cliff mines see that all necessary supplies are provided; see Ray and Foote on this subject, and have them closely interrogated that nothing may be overlooked; Mr. Merry would aid with all his experience in making provisions for winter work, and Mr. Wetmore will also have much information on this subject.
"8. In respect to any question requiring experience in working mines, Mr. Merry was good enough to say he would aid Mr. Ray (who is his brother-in-law) and us generally. You can have recourse to him, if necessary.
"9. It is thought that at the Ogden mine (Foote) accommodations ought to be made for at least 50 men; and at the Tilden mine for 100 men.
"This is for immediate operations, looking, of course, to enlargement as fast as possible.