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letterhead and went to Coos Bay to investigate the country and its resources for Mr Harriman. thence I went to Yaquina Bay
overland thru the great hills of the Coast COuntry to Tillamook. I carried nothing but my Camera. no rod, no gun. The forests
are truly wonderful, the rivers beautiful, the beds food abominable. Some of the way I went on foot, some of the time in a
canoe, then in a wagon. I have finished my report am at home among those who love me, for the first time since Mch 1st save
2 days when returning from Mexico. I have several nice letters from Mrs Harriman, the tone of all is, satisfaction with the
Lodge. What a nice time we did have, how much your presence added, you will never realize. Please consider me now always
Your sincere friend W. H. Holabird 04300