It was, the writer conceded, "yet limited, but so soon as the books can be obtained from San Francisco, [it] will be greatly enlarged." The writer further explained that Mr Herre's library "filled a much needed want of the town".
The author admitted that their collection was small, but they planned to significantly increase its size once they received books from San Francisco. They also emphasized that Mr. Herre's library addressed a crucial need within the community.