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in the Dial in some other farther flying journal. The battle for Hetchy Valley is not yet lost. It is now raging in the Senate
and I still hope we shall win. As to damning the dammers they are damned already and buried beneath a roaring flood of lies.
Yes, I was a few days in Naples waiting for a steamer on my way home from South America Africa, and though in haste after
a year of wild wandering would gladly have waited a few weeks for the joy of meeting you had I been able to find my way. But
never mind we'll make all that loss up a thousand over. I can't account for the Hooker's failing to visit you. Hope they may
yet. I have not yet seen Prince Charlie Keeler since his return. He is now in New York with his children. Ever dear friend
affectionately yours John Muir 05623