2 opening in the forest park-like flowery with the noble Tacoma looming to an immense height in the sunshine. The weather
for weeks has been wet gloomy but yesterday was clear perfectly divine in every way. we had but little to do all day besides
gazing at the glorious mountain watching teh shifting lights on the huge snow dome the long rugged cascading glaciers all
seemed clear as a map even the crevaces of the glaciers were visible though distant 50 miles We are looking on the west side
from here the crags glaciers though glorious in color mass architecture seem frightfully savage forbidding. The ascent from
3 this side seems hopeless but accessible ways occur on the opposite side. Most of the party intend making the ascent
should the weather permit. Mr. Ingraham a relative of the Carrs in Seattle friends of Emily Pelton is leader of the party
is a good one. The others are lawyers etc. Young Stout jolly, good cooks foragers thieves when orchards may be found. The
cooking is really good everything of course seems rosey I am glad to hear that Anna has at length set off over her travels
homeward that before going she saw Monterey feels gay in consequence I hope the baby will not