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1872 Yosemite Val Feb 20 Dear Doctor, I sent you directions about my trunk some time ago but the interrupt- tion of the
mails may have prevented you from receiving them. If you have not yet sent it omit the Sc illegible the clock If you your
love are con- joined accept my most hearty congratulations. We have been splendidly snowbound but warm weather has released
as Robins Thrushes sing, Willows are in bloom. If I were rich I would send you money enough to visit our valley.