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in margin: A.B. Thaw on Ode 36 East 74th St letterhead Mr John Muir Martinez, Cal Dear Sir: Though it is true,
to my regret, that I had not the good fortune to make your acquaintance during ten years off on of residence at Santa Barbara,
I am taking the liberty of sending you an inaugural Ode which I have written, in the hope 09915