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to the public on a subject illegible o dear to our hearts, and I presumed Mr. Johnson might think it worth while to put it
in the Century, but so far I have had no word from it. If you see Mr. Johnson and care to bother about it, I would appreciate
your interest. If it is worth using I hope it may be published before Congress adjourns in June. Mind you, I am not trying
to get famous by my writings--that is one art about which I know nothing, but if my humble contribution will in any way help
to save our parks I shall be more than repaid for my labors on my first manuscript. How is your book on the Yosemite getting
along. I have sent them the maps they wanted to use as illustrations. With much love from the four Marshallsand hoping to
have you with us soon, Sincerely, illegible Mr. John Muir, Care, Mrs. E. H. Harriman, No. 1 East Sixty-ninth Street,
New York City.