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4 With most cordial regards I am yours in Nature John Muir John Muir 1871 1 ca 8 May 1871 Yosemite Valley Monday
night Mr R W Emerson Dear Sir I re'cd today a letter from Mrs Prof E Carr of Oakland Cal' sating that you were in the
valley that she expected to see you on your return. Also she promised that she would write you here send you to me. I was
delighted at the thought of meeting you but have just learned that you contemplate leaving the valley in a day or two Now
Mr Emerson I do most cordially protest against your going away so soon, so also I am sure do all your instincts affemilies
I trust that you