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in margin: 924 The Maples Philadelphia Nov-29-1906 Mr John Muir- My dear Sir- In writing to John Muir I almost feel
that I am writing ton one of my own kin - My maternal grandmother was a Muir - Elizabeth Muir - The very striking resemblance
of your pictures I have in The Outlook of June 6th 1903 and June 3rd 1905 to my mothers brother emboldened me to write - His
name was Daniel Muir Chisholm, born in Invernessshire, Scotland- My middle name is Muir My love for the quiet of the country
which is and has been so keen and 03776