01196 5 is struck out 6 I sent for a physician last evening to consult with him about his condition how best to smooth
his way to the grave. he said there is no disease. that he might illegible for months or die at any hour that he should not
be left alone. I had already consulted with Joanna struck word Walter? about hiring a nurse at once. When the doctor came
father asked whether his was going to die now seemed glad to be told that there was no probability of his dying yet. Thought
I expect to be here only a week I fear that David I will see him laid at rest 7 I'm sorry I could not have been here
two or three months earlier though I suppose all may be as well as it is. I have had quite faint writing illegible getting
acquainted with the younger ones of the family. Mary Joanna are strong marked characters could make names for themselves if
they had a chance. Maggie I shall see very soon fear she is by no means well Give my love to everybody Tell Wanda that papa
will soon be home that little Ethel knows her quite well. Mary has two large hopeful ungovernable boys Ever truly Yours
John Muir