2 I have been here two weeks writing Washington's Puget Sound regimen could not get under way on the ranch so came down
here for quiet. Have been lonsome since you left. Finished my long story last evening am going home today. Wasn't Bidwell
a jolly old boy. wasn't Mrs Midwell charming? Hope you were successful in getting the history material you wanted that you
enjoyed the ride over the Siskiyou Hills? that when you were at Puget Sound the atmosphere was clear of smoke that you had
good view of Mt Rainer. Have you been to the Park since your return to N.Y. The Central Park I mean. If so how looks it.
Ever truly yours John Muir