3 shamefully as Shinn no doubt has told you. The Argonaut is probably at the bottom of it all But such stuff will do you
no harm I hope you will not notice it. The proofs from illegible St Nicholas are very interesting many thanks. Mrs Muir is
delited with Gilders Poems the children with their fairy books. Hoping that my poor dull Yosemite growl may cause you no more
trouble I am Yours very truly John Muir