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4 loveliness when the fruit trees are in bloom, so you must come and see for yourself. I regret to have to say my sister
leaves for Washington on Tuesday next., It is my purpose to go a day s journey with her, that she may feel less lonely, (which
of course she will if located for a day with me ere being left alone.) General suggest I stop at Lake Tahoe, but that is one
of the questions. How pleas- ant if we could all visit Kings river as a camping party But alas As I am so busy today, and
have written in such haste, having invited company to tea tonight, having many calls to make this afternoon, you will pardon
me for sending such a poor return for your good letter, but I prom- ise to make my next better Wishing you every joy in your
antici pated expedition, and a safe return. 1 believe me, Very Sincerely Your friend Annie K. Bidwell Rancho Chico Oct.
13th 1877 Mr Muir. My dear friend. We were rejoiced last evening to receive such good news from you, as yours from Sacramento,
of the 10th inst.? , contained. Glad of your pleasant and safe trip in that perilous little Spoonbill , or Snag jumper , the
make of which filled us with apprehension lest it would underlined: at least drop you into the waters of the Sacramento. I
think the flag ship deserved a fourth name; that of acrobat , since it proved itself such a dancer on, and over, snags, brought
you at last safely into port We have been really anxious about your trip,