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First draft of letter, in note- book 59 (66) Martinez, Oct. 21, 1900. My dear Dr. Mellichamp: I had some hopes of seeing
you this fall, but they are gone, and I must just work on at my notes. All the summer has gone by like a dream while I sat
at my desk, except a month in the Sierra with Dr. Merriam and Mr. and Mrs. Bayley, all naturalists and good fellows. Sargent
and Can by are out Crataegus hunting again, and I hope you have seen them. I long to hear from you once more. I send a magazine
containing some of my flower notes which may interest you, - if not, you, then Mrs. M. or the children. With best wishes,
hoping the winter will be good to you, and with kindest regards to Mrs. M. and the children, I am, Faithfully yours, J.
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