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4 and it was altogether delightful. The proposed reservoir, if it did no other harm, would ruin the beautiful sweep of the
falls on the canon diacritic -side. I am more than ever against the proposed desecration, and hope it will be ultimately prevented.
I could not bear to think of that beautiful valley grove and flower-garden being destroyed and drowned. I will let you know
when I actually decide upon the rest of the gift - probably several weeks in the future. Affectionately your friend Mary
Frances Kellogg 1 letterhead August 14, 1914 Dear Mr. Muir: Your letter, with the over-generous check, arrived yesterday,
and you have surely given me plenty of time, and money enough to get Dorothy something remarkably fine. She is much pleased
at your thought of her, and has enthusiastically taken up my 05821