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I think we can get fine rooted grafted vines from Frank Swett. We have no muscat too many Tokay are being planted all over
the state. I think I ought to be here while the estate is being settled several lots one of them near the grangers wharf worth
about 2000 are being bargained for. Still I may make a hurried trip to you return within a week or so should I find a reasonably
good opening. Maggie is keeping wonderfully well these stormy days. Merriam has a sniffle cold, I'm keeping the fireside
keeping warm deploring our separation my mental barrenness, reading fidgeting but eating sleeping fairly well - ever turning
fondly toward the buttes coalbunkers were my heart darlings are so bravely fighting lifes battle- But here goes Arthur for
Martinez I must close with a Heaven bless you darlings. John Muir