2 I have just returned from a two weeks trip to Hetch Hetchy adjacent region; hence the delay in replying to your fine big
generous letters. I got Keith our great artist to go with me he was charmed with the Valley made 38 sketches said over over
again that in its lovely picturesque park floor it far surpassed even Yosemite. It was too bad I could not have you on this
trip; but your editorial so much needed would not have been got off as promptly the Valley will wait for you. I have heard
nothing from Washington beyond the letters I showed you acknowledgements of receipt of others I sent on. Now the President
has got home I may hear how the battle goes. 09199