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ARNOLD ARBORETUM, HARVARD UNIVERSITY. BR BR Jamaica Plain, Mass., October 28, 1895. My near Mr. Muir: Many thanks for
your note or the 21st which reached the Arboretum this morning. You have a way of saying things which give me the greatest
pleasure because I know that you understand the subject and are sincere - qualifications possessed by few of my correspondents
Of course my summer's outing is still in embryo.When ittakes shape you shall be the first to know as I am most anxious to
have the benefit of your society. I shall be very glad to avail myself of your offer to lend me your notes, measurements,
etc , of Sequoia which I shall be Working upon this winter. Faithfully yours C.S. illegible John Muir, Esq. Martinez,
Cala. 02044