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illegible all to themselves they suceeded though without a single argument that was sound in their favor. Perhaps more
than nine tenths of the people in the state favor Federal control yet they merely favor it so languidly that they do nothing
say nothing, - while those few pecuniarily interested say do with all their might. President Jordan is heartily with us, so
is Senator Perkins the Governor Judge McKenna indeed nearly everybody we will I think win at last for things refuse to be
mismanaged long. We have made a good beginning anyhow. Possibly the measure will be granted a rehearing. Remember me to Mrs
Lukens Lottie all your family. Ever cordially Yours John Muir