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Martinez, Oct 28, 1897. My dear Sargent I am very glad to learn that your daughter is now out of danger. The strain on
you all must have been terrible. That Dana Stiles are gone is indeed a great loss makes forest matters look worse than ever
but public opinion on the side of right is growing we need not despair so long as God lives. Some will be saved of our grand
woods. I can't believe that matters are going to be mismanaged forever. I read the copy of Bliss' appointment of Pinchot
the instructions he gave him with perfect astonishment. That Mr Pinchot would accept such an appointment I never could have
believed But this sort of false work has no endurance he can look for a very sudden change. Ever Yours John Muir 02355