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First draft of letter, in note-book 59 Jan. 1901 Jan. 1901 My dear Prof. S argent : I'm glad to see by the notices your
publishers are sending out that the immortal Silva, index, Crataegus, and all, is done. Happy trees, happy hawthorns. They
must now do their best, wave and bow and clap their leafy wands rejoicing. With glorious congratulations, Ever your admirer,
J. M. 02890