6 years. And I have directed David to give Little John 100. out of the interest money as soon as it acrues invest it for
him until he is of age leaving us of course a clear 3 1/2 on the 800. As I had forgotten all about that old debt expected
nothing I feel that I have been quite generous at a very moderate expense, while actually getting rich in the middle of the
generosity. David has been 20 yrs in business is well known is doing fairly well Do not think he will ever leave Portage or
change his business materially though yet young. He is older looking grayer than Mr. C illegible by years of close 7
application Katies long sickness dyspepsia. The Dyspepsia he has at length overcome probably will be growing younger for the
next ten years or so. I have actually commenced to get fat have gained 3 1/2 lbs since I arrived here. am now fleshladen to
the extent of 138 1/2 lbs. feel much better since my last exploit in the Yellowstone park illegible gallop through the mud
rain fire on a thrice- empty stomach liken Tam O'Shanter without the hot ale but with more than the full compliment of witches
from kind another. Mother received your letter a few days ago prizes it very 01195 01195 10 in margin: Ever truly
yours John Muir go quick. I sent illegible due to rusty paperclip marks a letter some time ago. The weather here has been
very like Cal winter. Wet dry with occasional frost - cool pleasant with slight hints of rheumatism. I found the plants from
Florida the South in good condition have had a grand overhaul my? of them repacking for Cal. Also the wooden clock some other
old traps of queer construction some of wh I will bring out with me. with old drawings letters etc. Love to all hope Grandma
is still regaining health strength that the Dr is not working too hard over my illegible a your health - you know well what
I would say