Erin May 3rd / 81 To John Muir Dear friend I am writing you at an illegible hense this short note. I cannot tell if
it will ever find you for I don t know whether I am addressing the living or dead or whether you are in the same part of the
world as when I last received from you. There has been many changes since I last received any word from you. I am now in the
ministry labouring with the Baptists. I am at present engaged in the village of Erin Ontario where I preach twice every sabbath.
I have many times longed to see some of your works. I should feel highly