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November 7, 1913. Dear Mr. Muir: I thank you for your letter to me of October 25th andfor the pictures and papers which
accompanied it. I have always been opposed to the use of the Hetch Hetchy Valley as a water supply for San Francisco, and
have repeatedly testified against the scheme. I think the best thing I can now do in defense of the Valley is to write a letter
to Senator Hollis of Hew Hampshire, a young Democratic politician in whom I feel an interest and who has some respect for
my opinion. I shall endeavor to put the argument compactly, in the hope that it will influence his action, and be used by
him in discussions with his brother Senators. I believe that President Wilson's opinions on the subject are sound, and 1 hope
he will be able to use his influence with Democratic Senators to defeat the bill on the sixth of December. (Later)I beg to
enclose a copy of the letter I have sent to Senator Hollis. Sincerely yours, illegible John Muir, Esq. 05605