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San Jose, Cal. May 6th 1892. John Muir, Esq. San Francisco, Cal. Dear Sir: With much pleasure I read your charming
description of the Yosemite Valleys and therefore I desire your advice in the selection of the best locality in Yosemite Valley
, to pitch my tent for several months, in order to paint some large pictures for the Worlds Fair and the Royal Art Gallery
in Munich. I have traveled much in the Western Wilds, partly in the interest of Rail Road Cos., but chiefly to secure the
unknown picturesque scenery for The Great Western Album , therefore I can rough it . The chief object is to have my headquarter
in such a center in order to make my studies with convenience. If you kindly mention where you camped and where your cabin
was located, you will confer me a great favor. I have a comfortable outfit and two pupils to assist me and will devote as
many month necessary to study those harmonious tints you so beautifully described.