Martinez, Cal. Jan 6, 1910 Dear Mr Burbank: Many thanks for check the interest you take in saving our National parks.
I have long wanted to know you. Strange how people so near are so long kept apart. For many years I have been one of your
most ardent admirers when I have thought of visiting I have always imagined you overwhelmed inaccessible in a crowd. I have
seen mean envious things in the press- especially since Carn illegible ge help had been given. But of course you will not
mind them. Led by your genius you will plod doggedly industriously on your flowery fruitful Godful way with the sincere admiration
of every lover of Nature mankind. With all good wishes warm regards I am every faithfully yours John Muir