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St JOSEPH. MO. it was a very worthy monument and I have no doubt it was ca re fully noted and measured - but I have no data
on it. Now, Sir, I thought I would call your attention to this grave of the grand old tree at Mill Valley so that if it shouldcome
around to you at any time to become interested in it, you would know it's grave stones are there Standing. Yours very truly,
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