5. A ready Market for produce. Buyers come round the country and
purchase the crops as they are on the trees, taking upon themselves the
picking and packing. The Continent of North America is a sufficient
market in itself for all time especially considering that its population
increases nearly a million and a half a year.

6. The prices range from 75 dollars to 150 dollars per acre. At some
other places in California, land is offered at a less price, but I can
sell some land at even 10 dollars per acre; yet that at 100 dollars per
acre is far cheaper, having regard to its advantages. Our land at 150
dollars per acre will favourably compare with lands fetching much higher
prices.

7. Free Conveyances will be given, with a perfectly clear and
satisfactory title.

8. Two-thirds of the purchase-money may remain on
mortgage.

9. Merced is only 14 days from London.

10. A liberal competence may be secured by a reasonably industrious
settler.

11. Merced is a very healthy locality, and is nearer to San Francisco
than other Fruit growing centres.

12. My clients, the owners, are well-known gentlemen of wealth and
position in California, and not irresponsible land speculators, members