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60 First draft of letter, in note-book Martinez, Feb. 15, '05. Dear Mr. Colby: I see that our bill is set for next
Tuesday. Since the Examiner desired the postponement they must be working hard on new schemes like the one of the Nat ive
da ughter s, to offset which get MacNoble and others to work on some petitions from both Sons and Da ughter s and everybody
else. I suppose we'll have to go up Monday afternoon, but I think it would be well to ask Mr. H. Friday or Saturday whether
the bill was likely to be voted on Tuesday, and telephone me. Evidently we have to fight the battle all over again, and must
stir our pegs accordingly. Faithfully yours, John Muir 03098