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10 meadows Hetch Hetchy Valley. So large an extension would of course meet more opposition. Its boundary lines would not
be nearly so natural, while to the westward many claims would be encountered, a few also about Mts. Dana Warren where mines
have been opened. Come on out here take another look at the Canon. The earthquake taluses are all smooth now the chaparral
is buried while the river still tosses its crystal arches aloft the ouzel sings we would be sure to see some fine avalanches,
come on. I'll go if you will leaving ranch, reservations, Congress bills Century articles and all other terrestrial cares
particles. In the meantime I am cordially yours John Muir