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02081 1 Chico, Cal., Apr 20, 1896 John Muir Esq. Martinez, Cal. My dear Sir, Your esteemed favor to hand - came
during my late absence at San Jose. Glad to hear from you. In the inclosed statement I have tried to comply with your request.
So you are going to Alaska again lookout, for the glaciers there are full 02081 2 of crevasses. (Please pardon poor
pencil writing, my nervous hand being too unstead to use the pen.) Mrs. Bidwell joins in best wishes and kindest remembrances.
Come and see us when you can. Yours always John Bidwell over