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few days. Such a book like the forest themselves makes us live not only longer, our better lives. Your inscription to me has
come at a time it is most acceptable, you will find I have had to warn off trespassers, as shown in the accompanying newspaper
cutting. To have your approval - and your remembrance that I at one time did the state some service for forestry.- compensates
greatly. Your Honorable mention will be preserved. with thankful care. Please accept my wishes of a Happy New Year to you
and yours. Sincerely Yours John W. Noble.