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I have finished my illegible aissance south of T illegible ; should I give so long a time to all? of the Reserve my tour would
take five years, but the Southern California hills are of enormous interest? , and as a matter of fact I could not get about
in the Sierras before this time of the year. As it is I doubt if I shall have time to visit the high Sierras I much desire
to see them when you are there, therein li illegible s half their charm. I shall have a look at the Half Dome? on which I
put the ropes, which had fallen down, in 1880. I sent you a picture, as exact a reproduction as illegible could wish of b
illegible that illegible . (This the illegible happens illegible here in Switzerland). With all good wishes for your happiness
safe return. I am Very sincerely yours Alden Sampson