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Martinez Oct 24. 1890 My dear Johnson - I mean to start for Kings River Yosemite next Monday the 27th to take another
dip into the Canon gather fresh facts for that article you want. I hope to have the M.S. ready by December unless something
unusual prevents. I saw Robinson the other day. He wants to borrow money, but does not seem to be earning much. I dont think
the sketches he showed me for the Kings R. Yo. are very teling Ill send some of my own