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Martinz, California June 21. 1896. My Dear Papa, I have taken my first lesson on the violin at last and am very glad
that I have. Max Plum could not teach me before because his little baby was sick Fannie went home yesterday. they will start
for the mountains by the first of July. It is very warm here today and there is no wind. Captain Bielawski came this morning
and will go on the 4 oclock train, he seems to be quite well, but he looks very old and bent over. 09240