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J M. -2- I have known both Mr. Kent and Mr. Gushing for twenty-five years. They are gentlemen; are men of taste, and lovers
of nature, and I feel sure that they will handle this tract of land in such a way as to make it a source of great attraction
to the residents of the state and to tourists. The new Hotel St. Francis, in wnlch I am personally interested, has agreed
to assist them in recommending tourists to take this short and beautiful trip, and I believe that the Muir Woods will become
one of the great sources of attraction in this state. I do not know that you remember me very well as we have not met for
years, but beg leave to recall to your attention the fact that we passed a pleasant winter together in the University Club.
Hoping to get a favorable response at your early convenience, I remain, Yours truly, illegible 03654