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you think? His idea is to have people realize that the Overland is not a little irresponsible Bohemian affair, but something
that the most important people in California think is a good thing, and wish well to: and so he wants to have all those whose
expressed good will is worth most present that evening, and ready to say a few words to testify to their goodwill. I shall
defend on Mrs Muir to second my entreaty that you will be seen and heard among us Friday evening. My best regards to her and
to Dr and Mrs Strentzel, please. Most sincerely yours, Milicent W. Skiner? .