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4 'em (if you can), bully 'em (as is easy), tire 'em out. Bother them till they'll be decent to get rid of you. And don't
think me impudent. I can't measure up to you in anything else, but I love California just as much as you do; all who love
her must get together now to save her honor. Always your friend Chas. F. Lummis 1 letterhead Feb. 20 1900 Dear
Prophet: Come, gird on the sword of Gideon. They are going to cut down our Calaveras Big Trees. They'll do it, too, unless
eveny Californian who fears God gets out in the open fights. And one blast upon your bugle horn is worth a thous- 02667