Arvonia Elizabeth Vaughn,
Great Falls, Montana.
My Dear Little Daughter:

The following series of letters, which include a short history of Montana’s early days, together with a brief sketch of your father’s life and a copy of my letter to you, giving an obituary of your dear mother, I dedicate to you, knowing that they will be appreciated, and hoping that you will have the pleasure of reading them after I am gone.

Your affectionate father,
Robert Vaughn.

Great Falls, Montana, May 15th, 1900.