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02177 1 letterhead Nov 21, 1896 John Muir, Esq. Martinez, Cal. My dear Sir: I send herewith my little account
of my friend, Philip Abbot. It has already been submitted - with another draft - to his parents and approved. I hope that
you will find it what you want for the Sierra Bulletin, although I am aware that the mountaineering interests are not treated
at special length. Mr. Abbot, although