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Charles N. Elliot Architect 325 Failing Building, Portland, Oregon, Dear Mr. Muir: I am at a loss how to adequately
express my appreciation of your gift of Stickeen , which has just reached me.I would that I might in some more tangible way
than words, show you how deeply your delicate kindness affects me. I have always loved your story of the little dog companion
of your dangerous Alaskan adventure, and the book containing it a gift from its writer will ever be one of my most prized
possessions. As 1 have said, I wish it were possible to show my appreciation in some other way than a mere letter but I cannot
in any way give you the pleasure your act has given me, so much remain in your debt, not alone for this gift but for your
good letter, your inscription in My First Summer in the Sierra and the perennial pleasure and help your writings bring to
me. You see I am hopelessly in your debt. Regarding Stickeen not alone to you is his little dog-soul immortal, but your touching
tale has made him a member of that immortal animal company to which belongs Rab and His Friends , Black Beauty and others
whose soul-workings have been revealed to us by sympathetic human eyes and pens. I had intended writing you for one more
favor -- which I now hesitate to ask in view of your generosity, but feel impelled ro risk troubling you, though I hope to
be forgiven. I noted in a New York paper that you-had written an appreciation of Mr. E. H Harriman, published by Doubleday,
Page Co. for distribution to public libraries only not obtainable by purchase at the bookstore or elsewhere. I had our Library
obtain a copy for their shelves and have it before me as I write, but I would like a copy of my very own, not only because
of its author, but also because of its subject. Mr. Harriman always seemed to me one of America's real noblemen. If I could
buy the book I would not ask what I do -- but, under the circumstances, may I hope that you will write the publishers to send
me a copy? If there is any reason why this is not to your liking, forgive me and disregard my request. I enclose a copy of
my daughter's Class Poem which is an exact expression of the sweet child herself.The thoughts are all her own, and while the
composition lacks artistic finish, it is interesting as the expression of a sweet, beautiful and unspoiled nature. Again
thanking you and with affectionate regards, Ever faithfully yours, Charles M. Elliot 05344