Scope and Contents In 1884, J. B. Watkins sought to expand his area of operations into Colorado. He considered the Colorado agricultural area ripe for mortgage loans at a higher rate of interest than business in Missouri and Kansas commanded. Henry Deigel was sent to manage the office and inspect lands for investment. Correspondence reflects Deigel's activity for the nine-month life of the office during 1884.Most of the correspondence reflects Henry Deigel's business dealings with potential...